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Tyler Union - Foundry Operations Manager (Anniston, AL)

mcwaneincAnniston, AL

💰 $72,000 – $95,000/yrFull-time

Quick Summary

Foundry Operations Manager overseeing production, quality, and team leadership across molding, core making, pouring, and finishing operations.

Skills & Keywords

foundry operationsproduction managementquality controlteam leadership

Additional Information

Job Specific Duties and Responsibilities (Other duties may be assigned.)

Operations & Production ManagementLead and manage department managers within the foundry operations, including molding, core making, pouring, and finishing, as assigned.Establish foundry goals and objectives; monitor and evaluate operating performance; provide direction, judgment, leadership, and technical expertise to maximize efficiencyEnsure production schedules are met while maintaining quality, safety, and cost targetsMonitor production metrics such as throughput, yield, scrap, rework, and on time deliveryCoordinate with planning to ensure material availability and efficient workflowTroubleshoot production and process issues to minimize downtime and disruptions
Lead and manage department managers within the foundry operations, including molding, core making, pouring, and finishing, as assigned.
Establish foundry goals and objectives; monitor and evaluate operating performance; provide direction, judgment, leadership, and technical expertise to maximize efficiency
Ensure production schedules are met while maintaining quality, safety, and cost targets
Monitor production metrics such as throughput, yield, scrap, rework, and on time delivery
Coordinate with planning to ensure material availability and efficient workflow
Troubleshoot production and process issues to minimize downtime and disruptions
Quality ManagementEnsure compliance with quality standards, customer specifications, and internal proceduresWork closely with Quality to reduce scrap, defects, and customer returnsSupport root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actionsEnsure proper documentation, process control, and adherence to ISO or customer requirements
Ensure compliance with quality standards, customer specifications, and internal procedures
Work closely with Quality to reduce scrap, defects, and customer returns
Support root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions
Ensure proper documentation, process control, and adherence to ISO or customer requirements
Cross-Functional SupportWork with Maintenance and Engineering to ensure equipment uptime and reliabilityParticipate in capital planning, equipment repairs, upgrades, and new installationsManage departmental budget as well as control labor, materials, energy, and consumable costsIdentify cost-reduction opportunities without compromising safety or quality.Evaluate new technology and how it can be applied to enhance the operationAttend trade shows and other events to promote capacity and capabilities of the facility
Work with Maintenance and Engineering to ensure equipment uptime and reliability
Participate in capital planning, equipment repairs, upgrades, and new installations
Manage departmental budget as well as control labor, materials, energy, and consumable costs
Identify cost-reduction opportunities without compromising safety or quality.
Evaluate new technology and how it can be applied to enhance the operation
Attend trade shows and other events to promote capacity and capabilities of the facility
People Leadership & Workforce DevelopmentDirectly manage managers, supervisors, leads, and production teams across shiftsHire, train, coach, and develop employees to build a skilled, accountable workforceManage labor planning, scheduling, and performance evaluationsFoster employee engagement, teamwork, and adherence to company values
Directly manage managers, supervisors, leads, and production teams across shifts
Hire, train, coach, and develop employees to build a skilled, accountable workforce
Manage labor planning, scheduling, and performance evaluations
Foster employee engagement, teamwork, and adherence to company values