Steel Mill Operations Consultant

Company Overview

Our client, a ~$100M private equity-backed manufacturer of steel I-beams, is seeking an experienced Steel Mill Operations Consultant to address critical operational challenges at their ~50,000 sq ft steel mill located in the Northeast. The company is facing significant downtime (40-45%), well above industry standards, resulting in costly inefficiencies. This role is pivotal in identifying root causes and implementing solutions to optimize mill performance.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Steel Mill Operations Consultant with deep expertise in steel mill operations to conduct an on-site evaluation of the client’s current processes, equipment, and material flow. The consultant will diagnose the root causes of excessive downtime and develop actionable recommendations to enhance operational efficiency and capacity. This is a remote position with on-site requirements at the client’s facility in the Northeast, with an immediate start date.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct a comprehensive on-site evaluation of the steel mill’s processes, equipment, and material flow.

• Identify root causes of the current 40-45% downtime, significantly above industry standards.

• Develop and present detailed recommendations to reduce downtime and improve operational efficiency.

• Collaborate with the client’s team to execute proposed changes and monitor their impact on mill performance.

• Provide expert guidance based on direct experience in steel mill operations to ensure practical and effective solutions.

• Deliver progress reports and final recommendations to stakeholders via the Alpha Center portal or direct communication.

Qualifications

• Required:

  • Extensive experience as a manufacturing operations consultant with a focus on the steel mill industry.

  • Direct, hands-on experience in steel mill operations, including familiarity with relevant equipment and processes.

  • Proven expertise in evaluating and optimizing steel mill processes, equipment, and material flow to reduce downtime.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to diagnose operational inefficiencies.

  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with client teams and stakeholders.

  • Immediate availability to start the engagement (ASAP).

• Preferred:

  • Previous experience working with private equity-backed organizations is a plus but not critical.

  • Familiarity with industry-standard metrics and benchmarks for steel mill performance.

Project Details

• Duration: Contract-based, with an immediate start date (August 2025).

• Location: Remote with on-site evaluations required at the client’s ~50,000 sq ft steel mill in the Northeast.

• Objective: Reduce downtime from 40-45% to align with or exceed industry standards, improving overall mill capacity and efficiency.

• Reporting: Regular updates and final deliverables to be submitted via the Alpha Center portal or directly to the project manager.

Why Join This Project?

This is a high-impact opportunity to leverage your steel mill expertise to drive meaningful operational improvements for a private equity-backed manufacturer. Your work will directly contribute to reducing costly downtime and enhancing the client’s competitive position in the steel industry.

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