Plant Manager

Waupaca Foundry; Waupaca (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid vacations

Wellness program

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Waupaca Foundry, Inc. in Wisconsin seeks a Plant Manager to lead the daily operations of our iron casting facility. You will ensure safety, optimize production, manage schedules, and drive cost efficiencies while maintaining product quality.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree and at least five years of plant leadership experience, with strong analytical and communication skills. This role requires limited travel and offers competitive pay with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum 5 years of management experience.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day plant operations to meet production goals.
• Maintain world-class safety practices and environmental compliance.
• Lead hiring, training, and performance evaluations for plant personnel.
• Monitor production KPIs and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Budgeting

Safety culture

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Plant Manager

Waupaca Foundry, Inc. is North America’s leading supplier of iron castings and has a history of innovation with a legacy of product quality. Waupaca Foundry employs approximately 4,400 people company-wide.

Waupaca Foundry is committed to relentless improvement, forward-thinking sustainability initiatives, and providing a reliable experience to the millions who use our castings every day. Our goal is to employ individuals who take pride in their work within a culture of continual innovation.

Waupaca Foundry is proud to be an employer of choice for those driven and skilled individuals seeking rewarding careers by producing top quality castings.

You will be right at home at Waupaca Foundry.

Cast Your Own Future.

More information is available on our website www.waupacafoundry.com

Role

Oversee the day-to-day operation of the manufacturing facility, ensuring safe operation, efficient production, managing schedules, quality performance and meeting production goals while optimizing costs.They are responsible to assist in leading, developing and maintaining safe work practices, hiring, training and teams within the Plant to achieve organizational objectives.

Responsibilities

• Safety Management: Monitoring and supporting safety policy and procedures to facilitate a world class safety management culture, employee welfare and plant and company goals
• Environmental Management: Monitoring and supporting environmental processes and procedures to support employee welfare and plant and company goals
• Employee Management: Supporting HR in hiring, training and supervising plant personnel, including performance evaluations and employee concerns
• Quality Control: Monitoring and ensuring product quality standards are met through effective quality and production systems
• Production Planning and Scheduling: Developing and overseeing process improvement and production schedules to meet customer demands, delivery needs and utilization targets
• Cost Management: Managing operational expenses within budget by optimizing resource allocation and identifying cost savings measures. Responsible for the P&L of the Plant
• Maintenance and Engineering Oversight: Coordinating preventative maintenance program and engineering projects to support continuous improvement, plant growth and modernization
• Performance Analysis: Tracking KPI’s to identify areas for improvement and implement necessary changes
• Sales Development: Review new work leads and quotes to support sales growth. Work with sales team on customer development and support customer meetings and plant tours.
• Reporting and Communication: Providing regular updates on plant operations to upper management including monthly Op’s meetings, weekly Plant Manager reports and any other necessary communication

Preferred Education/ Experience Requirements

Preferred candidate would possess a bachelor’s degree and 5 years of management experience.

Travel Requirements

Willing to travel no more than 10% of the time.May need to visit customers, suppliers and other Plants to assist in operations

Supervisory Responsibilities

Overall responsibility for day-to-day operations of the entire facility.Would have direct reports at the Assistant Plant Manager and Department Manager level and as many as required.

Education, Experience, Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree preferred in a relevant field.

Analytical Skills

Need to be able to review performance data and process data to find opportunities for continuous improvement

Problem Solving & Decision Making Ability

Need strong critical thinking skills and the ability to challenge others and the process

Language & Communication Skills

Strong oral and written skills are necessary for effective communication to all levels of the organization

Planning & Organizational Skills

Necessary for prioritization for self and the plant teams.

Must be able to set clear priorities for self and others and manage time accordingly

Must be able to effectively lead and facilitate plant communication and continuous improvement meetings.

This is not an exhaustive list of duties or functions and may not necessarily comprise all of the 'essential functions' for purposes of the ADA.

If selected for consideration, candidates must successfully complete a selection process that includes interviews, reference check/verification, and a pre-employment drug screen.

Benefits

Waupaca Foundry offers competitive wages and exceptional benefits, including:

• Medical, dental, vision
• Short and long term disability
• Life insurance
• 401(k)
• Employer funded retirement plan
• Paid vacations/holidays
• Wellness program
• Fitness membership
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Employer supported career development, including tuition reimbursement

Waupaca Foundry is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.