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We're hiring high performers as proven as our products. Join us.\nATI is seeking to hire a Melting Operations Manager to support Electron-Beam-Furnace and Vacuum-Arc-Furnace operations at our Richland, WA facility.\nThe Melting Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing all production, maintenance, safety, quality, and operational activities within a titanium melting facility. This role ensures efficient, safe, and cost-effective operation of vacuum melting furnaces and associated production processes while maintaining compliance with customer specifications, aerospace quality standards, and environmental regulations. The Operations Manager drives continuous improvement initiatives, maximizes plant productivity, and leads cross-functional teams to achieve operational excellence.\nKey Responsibilities\nLead daily titanium melting and casting operations, including Vacuum Arc Remelting (VAR) and Electron Beam Melting (EBM), to achieve production, quality, and delivery objectives.\nDevelop and execute production schedules while monitoring throughput, equipment utilization, yield, and other key performance indicators.\nEnsure compliance with metallurgical specifications, process controls, and standard operating procedures.\nFoster a strong safety culture by ensuring compliance with OSHA, environmental regulations, and company policies, while leading incident investigations and corrective actions.\nPartner with Quality and Metallurgical Engineering to maintain compliance with customer requirements and industry standards, including ISO 9001, AS9100, and NADCAP.\nCollaborate with Maintenance to maximize equipment reliability, plant uptime, and execution of capital improvement projects.\nLead, coach, and develop supervisors and plant personnel while supporting workforce planning, hiring, training, and succession planning.\nDrive Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives to improve productivity, quality, yield, and cost performance.\nManage departmental budgets, labor, maintenance, and operating costs while supporting capital planning and cost-reduction initiatives.\nWork cross-functionally with Production, Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, and Logistics to optimize operational performance and support business objectives.\nTotal Rewards\nATI has a Total Rewards package to attract and retain top talent. As part of our Total Rewards package, we offer a competitive base pay with variable additional compensation opportunities. This includes:\nA top 401K plan, including company match\nHealth insurance (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, short and long-term disability, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Programs\n15 days of paid vacation time, along with 12 paid holidays\nPerformance bonus\nOptional employee paid programs such as Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, and Pet Insurance\nOur Total Rewards program and options available to an employee & may vary depending on multiple factors, including location and hire date. Hourly pay rates are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.\nSalary Range: $100,000 to $130,000\nBasic Qualifications\nSix years of professional experience in a manufacturing environment\nExperience managing, guiding, and developing employees in a production or operations role\nPreferred Qualifications\nBachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field\nExperience with Lean Principles in a manufacturing environment.\nOracle, Maximo, etc. experience\nAdvanced knowledge of production, operations, and materials planning, practices, and processes\nSkills\nProficient in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, and Power Point at a minimum) required to accomplish day-to-day work activities and willingness to learn additional programs\nExceptional analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities\nEffective interpersonal, leadership, and written and verbal communication skills\nExcellent attention to detail, organization, and time management and prioritization skills\nWethrive when the expectations are great, and the barriers are high. We're solving the world's most difficult challenges through materials science. Our advanced, integrated process technologies and proven performers give us a tremendous competitive advantage. When customers systems need to fly higher, dig deeper, stand stronger, and last longer -- anywhere on, above or below the earth -- ATI is proven to perform.\n*It is ATI's policy to not provide immigration sponsorship for any of the company's positions.\nATI and its subsidiary companies will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected be federal or state law. 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