Operations Manager

Adecco Permanent Recruitment; Alcoa (TN); On-site; USD 135,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Tuition assistance

Disability insurance

Job summary

A recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Operations Manager for casting operations in Tennessee. The successful candidate will oversee a team of 80 employees and a budget of $15M, ensuring compliance with all regulations. Applicants should have over 15 years in the metals industry, particularly in Direct Chill casting. The role offers a competitive salary of $135-150K along with full benefits. This position is full-time with opportunities for growth and development.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in the metals industry, including extensive experience in Direct Chill casting.
• Strong technical knowledge of casting processes, products, and technology.
• Demonstrated expertise in Lean Transformation and Lean Six Sigma.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and strategy to all casting operations.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee quality systems to ensure product integrity and customer satisfaction.
• Implement reliability programs to reduce downtime.

Skills

Direct Chill casting

Lean Transformation

Lean Six Sigma

Technical knowledge of casting processes

Hands-on leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Recruiter | Manufacturing | Metals | Engineering

RELOCATION TO WV

We are recruiting for an experienced Operations Manager with Direct Chill Casting experience to provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for casting operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and strategy to all casting operations, including supervisory responsibility of 80 employees and an operational budget of $15M.
• Ensure full compliance with all safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee quality systems to ensure product integrity and customer satisfaction.
• Improve productivity through effective resource utilization and process optimization.
• Implement reliability programs to reduce downtime and enhance equipment performance.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies.
• Partner closely with maintenance, quality, supply chain, and engineering teams.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in the metals industry, including extensive experience in Direct Chill casting.
• Strong technical knowledge of casting processes, products, and technology.
• Demonstrated expertise in Lean Transformation and Lean Six Sigma.
• Hands‑on leadership style with willingness to spend ~50% of time on the shop floor.
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related discipline.

This position offers a salary of $135-150K with full benefits and room for growth.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Production, Manufacturing, and Management
• Primary Metal Manufacturing

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid maternity leave
• Tuition assistance
• Disability insurance