Aluminum Casting Operations Leader

Western Extrusions Corporation

Pennsauken Township (NJ)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 170,000

Full time

3 hours ago
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Job summary

Western Extrusions Corporation in New Jersey is seeking a Cast House Manager to oversee all foundry and casting operations within our fast-paced aluminum extrusion facility. You will lead production, safety, quality, maintenance, and continuous improvement efforts to ensure the efficient production of high-quality billets that support downstream extrusion operations.

The role requires strong leadership in aluminum casting and foundry operations, with responsibilities including budgeting,

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience in aluminum casting, foundry operations, metals manufacturing, or a similar heavy industrial environment.
  • Strong knowledge of molten metal handling, casting processes, and manufacturing operations.
  • Proven experience leading teams in a production environment.
  • Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
  • Experience with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Manage all day-to-day Cast House operations, including melting, alloying, casting, homogenizing, and billet production.
  • Lead and develop supervisors and production employees to achieve safety, quality, and productivity goals.
  • Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
  • Monitor production schedules and coordinate with extrusion and maintenance teams to meet business demands.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, yield, cost reduction, and process optimization.
  • Analyze production metrics and implement corrective actions to improve performance.
  • Oversee preventive maintenance activities and support equipment reliability initiatives.
  • Manage departmental budgets, staffing, and operational resources.
  • Lead root cause investigations related to quality, downtime, safety incidents, and equipment failures.
  • Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, and operational excellence.

Skills

Leadership Experience
Molten Metal Handling
Casting Processes
Lean Manufacturing
Problem Solving

Job description

Western Extrusions Corporation in New Jersey is seeking a Cast House Manager to oversee all foundry and casting operations within our fast-paced aluminum extrusion facility. You will lead production, safety, quality, maintenance, and continuous improvement efforts to ensure the efficient production of high-quality billets that support downstream extrusion operations.

The role requires strong leadership in aluminum casting and foundry operations, with responsibilities including budgeting,

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