Foundry Plant Manager

Nationwide Technical Search; Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Job summary

Nationwide Technical Search is seeking an experienced Foundry Plant Manager for our Youngstown area facility. You will lead melt-shop operations, alloy formulation, toll-melting, and powder/shot production for high-spec alloys, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery.

Ideal candidates bring deep metallurgical insight, strong operational leadership, and a track record of improving throughput and reducing scrap in hot-metal environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or Industrial Management.
• 8-12+ years in foundry or specialty alloy manufacturing with 5+ years in plant-level supervision.
• Deep knowledge of induction melting, ladling, casting, ingot production, or atomization; ISO 9001 experience.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily melt shop, atomization, toll processing, shot/ingot production, and shipping/receiving.
• Set KPIs to optimize throughput, yield, melt efficiency and minimize scrap/downtime.
• Lead scheduling for 600+ alloy grades and fast-turnaround heats to meet specs.
• Drive lean, 5S and continuous improvement across all production lines.
• Enforce ISO 9001 quality, oversee chemistry verification and charge calculations.
• Manage safety programs, OSHA compliance, CAPA and emissions control.
• Supervise department leads and technicians; mentor staff for cross-functional skills.
• Oversee maintenance, CapEx, budgets, and capacity expansion projects.

Skills

Induction melting

Ladling

Casting

Ingot production

Atomization

ISO 9001

Process optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering

Materials Science

Mechanical Engineering

Industrial Management

Tools

Spectrometry/XRF

Job description

Foundry Plant Manager

Youngstown OH Area

Onsite

Permanent/Direct Hire

Full Benefits

120,000-160,000

***Please text 734-361-9374 with any questions you have.

Executive Summary

We are seeking an experienced, results-driven Foundry Plant Manager to direct all manufacturing operations at our specialty alloy facility. In this role, you will lead melt-shop operations, alloy formulation, toll-melting services, and powder/shot production for high-specification ferrous and non-ferrous metals (including iron, steel, cobalt, copper, and nickel-based alloys).

The ideal candidate possesses deep metallurgical insight, strong operational leadership, and an uncompromising commitment to plant safety, ISO 9001 quality standards, throughput optimization, and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Operations & Production Leadership

• Direct daily operational activities across melt shop, atomization, toll processing, shot/ingot production, and shipping/receiving departments.
• Establish and monitor production key performance indicators (KPIs) to optimize throughput, yield, and melt efficiency while minimizing scrap and downtime.
• Manage scheduling and workflow for over 600 custom alloy grades, ensuring fast-turnaround custom heats (from 500 lbs to large-scale production runs) meet client specifications.
• Drive lean manufacturing practices, 5S standards, and continuous improvement initiatives across all production lines.

Metallurgy, Quality & Process Control

• Enforce rigorous quality assurance protocol in compliance with ISO 9001:2015 certifications.
• Collaborate with metallurgical technicians to oversee chemistry verification (spectrometry/XRF), charge calculations, ladle additions, and toll melting revert recertification.
• Troubleshoot metallurgical defects, furnace lining performance, atomization nozzle wear, and metal purity issues.

Safety, Environmental & Compliance

• Champion a safety-first culture; enforce strict compliance with OSHA standards, local environmental regulations, and PPE requirements in high-heat, liquid-metal environments.
• Lead incident investigations, safety audits, and corrective action programs (CAPA).
• Oversee emissions control systems, baghouses, and hazardous materials management.

People & Team Development

• Directly supervise department leads, furnace operators, maintenance technicians, and quality assurance personnel.
• Mentor and train plant staff to build cross-functional capabilities and succession paths.
• Foster a collaborative, accountable workforce with an emphasize on operational safety and precision.

Maintenance & Capital Expenditures (CapEx)

• Oversee preventative maintenance programs for induction furnaces, atomizers, material handling equipment, and auxiliary plant utilities.
• Manage plant operational budget, equipment upgrades, and CapEx proposals to expand production capacity or introduce new alloy processing capabilities.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or Industrial Management (or equivalent combination of education and hands-on foundry experience).
• Experience: 8-12+ years in foundry or specialty alloy manufacturing operations, with at least 5 years in a plant-level supervisory or operational management role.
• Technical Mastery:
  • Deep working knowledge of induction melting, ladling, casting, ingot production, or metal atomization (shot/powder).
  • Demonstrated familiarity with nickel-, cobalt-, steel-, and copper-based alloy formulations.
  • Proven experience managing ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.
• Leadership Skills: Track record of driving continuous improvement, safety metrics, and labor efficiency in hot-metal manufacturing environments.
• Financial & Business Acumen: Experience managing plant operational budgets, material yields, charge cost optimization, and supply chain scheduling.

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in revert/toll-melting management and furnace charge optimization.
• Familiarity with metal powder production technologies (gas/water atomization for thermal spray, MIM, or press & sinter applications).
• Six Sigma Black/Green Belt certification.
• Direct experience operating within family-owned or agility-driven specialty metal operations.

***Please text 734-361-9374 with any questions you have.