Plant Manager: Lead Iron Casting Ops & Safety Excellence

Waupaca Foundry, Inc.; Waupaca (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Short and long term disability

Life insurance

401(k)

Employer funded retirement plan

Paid vacations/holidays

Wellness program

Fitness membership

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Job summary

Waupaca Foundry, Inc. in Wisconsin seeks an experienced Plant Manager to oversee day-to-day operations of the manufacturing facility, ensuring safe operation, on-time production, and cost control.

You will lead safety, quality, and workforce initiatives to meet plant goals and customer demands. The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree and 5 years of management experience, with strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills, and a proven ability to manage budgets, schedules, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in a relevant field.
• 5+ years of management experience.
• Strong leadership and people management abilities.
• Willing to travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operation of the manufacturing facility, ensuring safe operation and meeting production goals.
• Lead safety, environmental, and quality programs to sustain world-class performance.
• Support HR in hiring, training and supervising plant personnel, including evaluations and employee concerns.
• Monitor product quality and production systems to meet standards.
• Develop and oversee production schedules to meet customer demands and utilization targets.
• Manage expenses within budget and optimize resource allocation; oversee plant P&L.
• Coordinate maintenance programs and engineering projects for continuous improvement.
• Track KPI’s and implement improvements based on data analysis.
• Review new work leads and quotes to support sales growth and customer meetings.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem Solving & Decision Making

Language & Communication Skills

Planning & Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Waupaca Foundry, Inc. in Wisconsin seeks an experienced Plant Manager to oversee day-to-day operations of the manufacturing facility, ensuring safe operation, on-time production, and cost control.

You will lead safety, quality, and workforce initiatives to meet plant goals and customer demands. The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree and 5 years of management experience, with strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills, and a proven ability to manage budgets, schedules, and