Die Cast Operations Manager

Lakeside Recruiting Solutions; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated operations manager for their die cast department. This role involves leading safety, quality, and production efforts while ensuring financial controls and plant security. You will collaborate across various functional areas to maintain operational consistency and drive improvements. Your expertise in the die cast industry will be crucial as you implement strategies that enhance efficiency and productivity. If you thrive in a dynamic manufacturing environment and are passionate about operational excellence, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in the Die Cast Industry is essential.
• Strong communication skills are required for diverse interactions.

Responsibilities

• Oversees plant operations and coordinates technical service activities.
• Implements strategies for operational improvement and cost reduction.

Skills

Die Cast Industry experience

Technical service practices

Communication skills

Project management

Job description

Manages operations of the die cast department within this manufacturing plant. Provides leadership in the areas of safety, quality, production, financial controls, plant security, quality, facilities, and manufacturing. Works with many functional areas across the company to ensure consistency in operations and related strategies.

Responsibilities

• Oversees specific plant operations and related support areas
• Coordinates technical service activities across a broad range of internal and external assignments
• Accountable for safety, quality, delivery, and manufacturing costs; manages the effective use of production hours, skills, equipment, and facilities
• Participates in planning production schedules, requirements and manufacturing controls as related to manufacturing operations
• Develops and implements strategies for operational improvement; ensures efficiency standards for all operations are met
• Maintains and manages established budgets throughout fiscal year to achieve financial goals
• Evaluates new technologies and recommends strategies for acquisition and implementation
• Drives cost reduction and continuous improvement concepts and projects to achieve annual goals; monitors and improves employee productivity and effectiveness related to operations and maintains a commitment to employee involvement
• Handle interviewing, hiring, coaching, and developing employees; planning, assigning, and directing work, performance management, and the department budget

Requirements

• Must have prior Die Cast Industry experience
• Comprehensive knowledge of technical service practices, processes, procedures, and production support activities including efficiency levels and productivity standards
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills to effectively work with diverse groups of people
• Demonstrated success in implementing large-scale improvements and changes in complex and diverse environments

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Manufacturing and Management

Industries

Manufacturing