Opta USA North American locations needs to direct and manage the sourcing of all recycled raw materials and drive new opportunities based on customer demands and needs related to calcium aluminate and related recycled materials.
Requirements
- Working knowledge of steel industry byproducts
- Working knowledge of segregation practices in refractory and slag market
- Background with manufacturing methods, process improvement programs and procedures required
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Computer literacy (MS Office with advanced Excel skills)
- Experience with IFS ERP system preferred
- Familiarity with industry standard equipment and technical expertise
Responsibilities
- Identify and develop new business opportunities, specifically in the calcium aluminate product category.
- Interact with Mill Service Providers and slag sources to source Ladle Slag, Alumina units and MgO units.
- Train Mill Service Provider personnel on the proper method of segregating Ladle Slag and Refractories, on site, when necessary.
- Source Calcium Aluminate, Alumina and Magnesia units from wherever and whenever possible.
- Support the current and future Calcium Aluminate and Slag Conditioner business throughout the US and Canada.
- Understand the value of each recycled byproduct, as well as the value of the scrap metal generated during the processing of these byproducts.
- Sell these scrap byproducts to the market, effectively and profitably.
Other
- Interact with Opta Site Managers through routine meetings, on site visits and offsite meetings to discuss the current and future needs of each plant’s recycled raw materials.
- Conduct specific market studies which include assessing competitive landscape and analyzing end user markets.
- Consult with product development personnel on product specifications.
- Negotiate pricing to be paid to suppliers of recycled raw materials.
- Collaborate with Opta logistics department to manage material movements.
