Foundry Operations Manager

Foundry Operations Manager

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct foundry operations and a leadership team including Foundry Engineering, Production, Quality, EHS and Maintenance.
• Ensure sound, lean manufacturing practices are followed to support the goals of the organization
• Ensure maximization of throughput of good product through the plant
• Support EHS policies and procedures, which includes applicable regulatory requirements and on the job safety
• Manage and oversee the facility inside and out
• Participate in the quality improvement process
• Ensure that monthly shipments are met in accordance with manufacturing plan
• Conduct regular team meetings to review plant performance and goal setting
• Provide instruction and counseling as necessary
• Develop employee work skills to improve department throughput and reduce scrap/rework
• Control manpower and materials needed to complete jobs accurately and on time
• Provide input on determining operating budget
• Keep operating costs at a level equal to or lower than budgeted for the volume of work being produced
• Research new processes and equipment that may improve throughput and profitability
• Provide visual communication of goals to current performance
• Provide first-hand knowledge of environmental aspects of their operation
• Perform any and all other job-related tasks as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred or the equivalent combination work experience and skill development; supervisory training preferred.
• 3-5 years of progressive experience working in foundry environment in a lead position.
• Previous budget/financial experience