Operations Manager - Perm Mold

Brightpath Associates LLC; Minnesota; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Brightpath Associates LLC in Minnesota seeks an Operations Manager to oversee permanent mold operations in the manufacturing facility. This role ensures production targets are met while maintaining quality, safety, cost efficiency, and continuous improvement; leads production teams and coordinates with engineering and maintenance to drive operational excellence in die casting processes.

This is primarily a 1st shift onsite role with occasional off-shift needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering preferred.
• 5-10+ years of experience in manufacturing operations.
• 3+ years in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement tools.
• Strong problem-solving and leadership skills.
• Understanding of die design and tooling.
• Knowledge of casting defect analysis.
• ERP/MRP system experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and supervise daily die casting operations.
• Ensure production schedules are achieved according to customer requirements.
• Monitor machine performance, downtime, and productivity metrics.
• Optimize cycle times and improve overall equipment effectiveness.
• Oversee die setup, changeovers, and troubleshooting.
• Ensure proper process parameters are maintained (temperature, pressure, shot speed, etc.).
• Reduce scrap, rework, and casting defects.
• Ensure products meet customer and internal quality standards.
• Collaborate with Quality team on root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Review defect trends and implement preventive measures.
• Work with maintenance team to minimize downtime.
• Recommend capital investments and equipment upgrades.
• Supervise supervisors, technicians, and operators.
• Conduct training on safety, quality, and process improvements.
• Perform performance evaluations and workforce planning.
• Promote a culture of accountability and teamwork.
• Enforce all plant safety policies.
• Conduct safety audits and ensure safe die handling and molten metal procedures.
• Maintain compliance with environmental regulations.
• Manage departmental budget and control production costs.
• Monitor material usage, labor efficiency, and energy consumption.
• Support cost reduction initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous improvement

ERP/MRP

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering (preferred)

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Job Title: Operations Manager - Perm Mold

Duration: Full Time, Direct Hire (Onsite)

Job Description:

This is primarily a 1st shift position, but you may need to come in on off shifts from time to time.

The Position:

The Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing all permanent mold operations within the manufacturing facility. This role ensures production targets are met while maintaining high standards of quality, safety, cost efficiency, and continuous improvement. The manager leads production teams, coordinates with engineering and maintenance, and drives operational excellence in die casting processes.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Production Management
• Plan, organize, and supervise daily die casting operations.
• Ensure production schedules are achieved according to customer requirements.
• Monitor machine performance, downtime, and productivity metrics.
• Optimize cycle times and improve overall equipment effectiveness
• Process Control & Improvement
• Oversee die setup, changeovers, and troubleshooting.
• Ensure proper process parameters are maintained (temperature, pressure, shot speed, etc.).
• Reduce scrap, rework, and casting defects.
• Quality Assurance
• Ensure products meet customer and internal quality standards.
• Collaborate with Quality team on root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Review defect trends and implement preventive measures.
• Maintenance & Equipment Management
• Work with maintenance team to minimize downtime.
• Recommend capital investments and equipment upgrades.
• Supervise supervisors, technicians, and operators.
• Conduct training on safety, quality, and process improvements.
• Perform performance evaluations and workforce planning.
• Promote a culture of accountability and teamwork
• Safety & Compliance
• Enforce all plant safety policies.
• Conduct safety audits and ensure safe die handling and molten metal procedures.
• Maintain compliance with environmental regulations.
• Cost & Budget Control
• Manage departmental budget and control production costs.
• Monitor material usage, labor efficiency, and energy consumption.
• Support cost reduction initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering (preferred).
• 5-10+ years of experience in manufacturing operations.
• 3+ years in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement tools.
• Strong problem-solving and leadership skills.
• Understanding of die design and tooling.
• Knowledge of casting defect analysis.
• ERP/MRP system experience.