Foundry Manager

Brightpath Associates LLC; Michigan; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Brightpath Associates LLC in Michigan is seeking a Foundry Production Manager to lead the foundry from melting through finishing and drive safety, quality, delivery and cost improvements. You will supervise supervisors and hourly staff, shape production plans, and champion continuous improvement initiatives.

This hands-on leadership role directly impacts productivity, quality and profitability while developing a high-performing team and ensuring world-class operational performance.

Qualifications

• Foundry manufacturing experience required.
• Experience leading production teams.
• Strong knowledge of production planning and scheduling.
• Proven ability to improve productivity and operational performance.
• Excellent leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily and weekly production to meet customer demand.
• Supervise and develop production supervisors and hourly employees.
• Improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
• Reduce scrap and improve first-pass quality.
• Monitor production KPIs, labor efficiency, and throughput.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing initiatives (5S, Kaizen, continuous improvement).
• Foster a culture focused on safety, accountability, and operational excellence.
• Partner with Maintenance to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime.
• Collaborate with Quality to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Manage raw material utilization and production efficiency.
• Analyze production performance and communicate results to leadership.

Skills

Foundry experience

Leadership of production teams

Production planning & scheduling

Productivity & operational performance

Leadership, communication & problem‑sm

Job description

Lead a High-Performance Foundry Focused on Safety, Quality, and Continuous Improvement.

If you're an experienced manufacturing leader with foundry experience, this is an opportunity to lead a critical operation while driving safety, quality, productivity, and employee development.

you’ll oversee casting operations from melting through finishing while leading supervisors and production teams in achieving world-class operational performance. This is a hands-on leadership role where your decisions directly impact production, quality, efficiency, and profitability.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Lead a large-scale foundry operation
• Opportunity to influence plant performance and culture
• Collaborative leadership team
• Stable manufacturing environment

What You'll Lead

You’ll oversee all aspects of foundry production, including:

• Melting operations
• Molding
• Finishing operations
• Quality improvement
• Safety initiatives

What You'll Do

As Foundry Production Manager, you’ll lead daily operations while driving continuous improvement across safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead daily and weekly production to meet customer demand
• Supervise and develop production supervisors and hourly employees
• Improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
• Reduce scrap and improve first-pass quality
• Monitor production KPIs, labor efficiency, and throughput
• Drive Lean Manufacturing initiatives including 5S, Kaizen, and continuous improvement
• Foster a culture focused on safety, accountability, and operational excellence
• Partner with Maintenance to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime
• Collaborate with Quality to identify root causes and implement corrective actions
• Manage raw material utilization and production efficiency
• Analyze production performance and communicate results to leadership

Qualifications

Required

• Previous foundry manufacturing experience
• Manufacturing leadership experience managing production teams
• Strong knowledge of production planning and scheduling
• Experience improving productivity and operational performance
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills