Foundry Manager

Job description:We are seeking a highly skilled and dynamic Foundry Operations Manager to lead and optimize our metal casting manufacturing processes. This pivotal role involves overseeing the entire foundry operations, ensuring production efficiency, quality standards, and safety compliance. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in manufacturing management, process improvement, and supply chain coordination within a foundry or similar industrial environment. As a key leader, you will drive continuous improvement initiatives, enhance operational workflows, and foster a culture of excellence across the plant.The Operations Manager drives continuous improvement, leads and develops front-line supervisors, and ensures the facility meets performance targets across safety, quality, delivery, and cost. This role ensures safe operations, consistent product quality, efficient workflow, and alignment with company standards.Job DescriptionGeneral Duties and ResponsibilitiesAssist supervisors in maintaining a safe and healthy work environment.Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).Follow ergonomic and safe lifting techniques.Perform daily equipment inspections and report any issues.Job Specific Duties and Responsibilities (Other duties may be assigned.)Production LeadershipOversee daily operations for the Oxford facility, ensuring production goals, quality requirements, and delivery schedules are met.Monitor operational KPIs and implement corrective actions when performance gaps appear.Develop operational plan and budget for the facility.Assist in establishing annual cost reduction goals and execution of goals for the organization to meet the company business plan.Coordinate staffing levels to meet production needs, including overtime and shift adjustments.Plans, directs, and oversees site-wide maintenance activities to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of all equipment, facilities, and infrastructure.Leads procurement planning and sourcing for materials, parts, contractors, and services, ensuring cost-effective decisions, vendor accountability, and uninterrupted support for production and maintenance needs.