Aluminum Casting Department Leader – Lead & Scale

Jobot; Waupaca (WI); On-site; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot, a growing aluminum casting manufacturer building out its U.S. operation, seeks a Casting Department Manager to lead a shift and shape the process. You’ll own safety, quality and cost while guiding engineers and production staff across multiple shifts as the team scales.

You’ll develop supervisors, set explicit standards, and collaborate with Quality, Engineering and Maintenance to reduce defects and improve throughput in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership of a casting or foundry department with engineers and supervisors reporting to you.
• Strong knowledge of casting processes; aluminum is ideal.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Track record of improving safety, quality and throughput in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead a casting organization across shifts, engineers and production teams.
• Own safety, quality, output and cost for the department.
• Build and develop supervisors, set clear standards and accountability.
• Partner with Quality, Engineering and Maintenance to drive defect reduction and process improvement.
• Manage staffing, scheduling, budget and department reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Casting processes

Organizational skills

Communication

Job description

Jobot, a growing aluminum casting manufacturer building out its U.S. operation, seeks a Casting Department Manager to lead a shift and shape the process. You’ll own safety, quality and cost while guiding engineers and production staff across multiple shifts as the team scales.

You’ll develop supervisors, set explicit standards, and collaborate with Quality, Engineering and Maintenance to reduce defects and improve throughput in a fast-paced environment.