Cast House Lead: Aluminum Casting & Process Optimizer

Taber Extrusions, LLC; Gulfport (MS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Taber Extrusions, LLC in Gulfport, MS seeks a Cast House Manager to oversee all cast house operations for chill cast aluminum logs. You will lead daily operations, manage staff, and collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and Production to support extrusion needs and continuous improvement initiatives.

The role emphasizes safety, cost control, and meeting production and quality objectives, with strong focus on process optimization and scrap management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, or related field.
• 7–10 years of experience in aluminum manufacturing, casting operations, or melt shop environments.
• Experience supporting billet production for aluminum extrusion operations is strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of aluminum casting processes, alloy chemistry, melt practices, and defect prevention.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all cast house operations for chill cast aluminum logs to meet safety, quality and production targets.
• Lead daily operations, manage staff, and coordinate with Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and Production teams.
• Ensure adherence to safety procedures and lead by example in safety practices.
• Control scrap inventories and align with financial goals.
• Drive capex projects and continuous improvement initiatives with cross-functional teams.
• Plan and direct production activities and establish production priorities.
• Develop and implement operating methods to resolve production issues and improve product quality.

Skills

Staff management

Production planning

Process improvement

Safety practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Materials Science

Metallurgical Engineering

Related field

Tools

Casting equipment knowledge

Quality control equipment

Job description

Taber Extrusions, LLC in Gulfport, MS seeks a Cast House Manager to oversee all cast house operations for chill cast aluminum logs. You will lead daily operations, manage staff, and collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and Production to support extrusion needs and continuous improvement initiatives.

The role emphasizes safety, cost control, and meeting production and quality objectives, with strong focus on process optimization and scrap management.