Foundry Plant Manager

Plant Manager Job Description *Title:* Plant Manager *Date: *February 2024 *Reports to*: General Manager *Wage Status:* Exempt.
Pay based on experience.
*Job Summary: *Accountable for overall production, facility maintenance and safety.
Responsible for timely and quality production in accordance with established company goals and objectives.
*Duties and Responsibilities* Management * Active participant in Management Team meetings and management committees, including production, sales, and quality.
* Accountable for current production technology and product quality relative to customer requirements and industry benchmarks.
* Advises on anticipated technical, production, and quality trends in current and future casting markets.
* Advises on improvements to plant, processes, and personnel required to meet such trends.
Production * Accountable for the general operations of the facility.
* Identifies technical and production problems through daily liaison with the foundry manager, the quality manager, production leads/supervisors, and shop floor personnel.
* Works with the foundry manager, the quality manager, production leads/supervisors, and shop floor personnel to improve productivity and quality and reduce costs, while maintaining a safe working environment.
* Accountable for updating operating procedures as required by improvements to processes or changes to practices.
* Provides support to the foundry manager and direction to the production leads/supervisors regarding staffing levels in all areas of the plant.
* Meets with foundry manager daily to discuss safety, quality, and overall productivity of the foundry operations.
* Meets with the production planner/scheduler and leads/supervisors at least once a week to discuss scheduling issues.
* Accountable for maintaining a production schedule as required to uphold commitments for on-time delivery of quality castings from the company.
* Accountable for implementing Lean Manufacturing principles including a 5S Housekeeping Strategy throughout the plant.
* Provides feedback on methods regarding quality and processing issues and participates in the development of quality improvements and casting inspection requirements.
* Works with the quality manager and productions leads/supervisors to determine final disposition of scrap castings and maintain accurate records.
* Provides feedback to sales regarding individual casting production time estimates.
* Compiles and distributes production metrics to track overall production progress towards operational goals.
* Other duties as assigned.
Maintenance * Works with the project manager to investigate, analyze, and make recommendations for capital equipment and/or facility expenditures and an active participant in negotiations for the acquisition thereof.
* Responsible for investigating, analyzing, and making recommendations for large repair projects and an active participant in negotiations for the acquisition thereof.
Human Resources * In consultation with the general manager, foundry manager, and HR; responsible for interviewing, hiring, and the continuous evaluation of shop floor supervisory personnel.
* Provides credit, merit, and discipline consistently and in compliance with policy and our employee handbook.
Safety * Responsible for plant safety in accordance with all applicable OSHA regulations.
* Responsible for making continuous improvements to our Safety program.
Quality Assurance * Aids in the ISO 9001 audit if required by the quality manager.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities * Ability to plan, organize, measure and lead.
* Ability to communicate effectively with excellent interpersonal skills.
* Ability to analyze and problem solve.
* Ability to develop and motivate people while maintaining a positive work environment.
* Demonstrates a high sense of urgency and commitment.
Credentials and Experience * 5 to 8 years related manufacturing, production, or foundry experience.
* Degree in Operational Management or Manufacturing; or equivalent.
* Experience with safety programs and OSHA regulations.
* Familiar with Microsoft Office Suite or equivalent.
*Physical Demands* The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
* Availability to work overtime and/or weekends as needed.
* Prolonged periods of sitting and a desk and working at a computer.
* Lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds frequently.
* Ability to reach and lift objects above the shoulder.
* Ability to climb a ladder occasionally.
* Ability to reach, bend at waist, stretch, stoop, kneel or squat to place and retrieve items.
* Ability to walk or stand frequently and for prolonged periods of time.
* Ability to work in an environment that may be extremely loud at times.
* Ability to work in an environment that can be extremely hot or cold for extended periods of time.
* Ability to wear PPE (personal protective equipment) as required for the position.
* This position works mostly indoors.
Job Type: Full-time Pay: $70,000.
00 - $85,000.
00 per year Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance Schedule: * 10 hour shift * Monday to Friday Experience: * Manufacturing: 5 years (Preferred) * Management: 5 years (Preferred) Work Location: In person