Foundry Operations Director: Growth & Safety Leader

Talent Wave Associates; Hoover (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Wave Associates is seeking a visionary Plant Manager to lead our foundry operations in the United States. You will drive safety, efficiency, and financial performance across melting, molding, casting, finishing, and maintenance, while aligning with corporate goals.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 15 years of progressive manufacturing leadership, with strong experience in foundry or metal casting, and a track record of building high‑performing teams. MBA preferred.

Qualifications

• 15 years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience, with significant foundry or metal casting background.
• Experience in Plant Manager or Operations Manager roles with P&L responsibility and large‑team leadership.
• Expertise in foundry processes, Lean/Six Sigma, financial acumen, and building high‑performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for all foundry operations, including melting, molding, casting, finishing, maintenance, metallurgy, and production planning.
• Develop and execute operational strategy to drive growth, profitability, and alignment with corporate and customer goals.
• Lead capital planning, technology investments, and continuous improvement initiatives to improve productivity, yield, and cost.
• Oversee safety, quality, and compliance; drive reductions in incidents, scrap, and environmental risks.
• Manage financial performance, cost reduction, and capital ROI to improve EBITDA.
• Lead, coach, and develop plant leadership teams; drive engagement, succession planning, and accountability.
• Partner with customers and suppliers to ensure quality, delivery, and cost‑effective supply.

Skills

Foundry leadership

P&L ownership

Lean/Six Sigma

Team leadership

Financial acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Sinto equipment

Disa equipment

Job description

Talent Wave Associates is seeking a visionary Plant Manager to lead our foundry operations in the United States. You will drive safety, efficiency, and financial performance across melting, molding, casting, finishing, and maintenance, while aligning with corporate goals.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 15 years of progressive manufacturing leadership, with strong experience in foundry or metal casting, and a track record of building high‑performing teams. MBA preferred.