Batesville Products, Inc.
Job Description
DEPARTMENT: Foundry
JOB TITLE: Foundry Operations Manager
REPORTS TO: Plant Manager
TYPE OF POSITION: Full-Time
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Manage and monitor aluminum permanent mold foundry operations, overseeing all day-to-day activities, production schedule achievement and supervising personnel to meet or exceed department objectives.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
· Knowledgeable in general aluminum foundry processes, defect analysis and corrective measures.
· Develops among assigned personnel teamwork to attain department objectives.
· Trains personnel on proper foundry techniques.
· Reviews daily production schedule for the department to plan work and personnel assignments for the shift.
· Supervises and directs personnel in performing operations according to router and sound operating principles and company policies and procedures.
· Anticipates and determines causes of delays in operations and takes appropriate action to meet on time schedules.
· Reports promptly to Plant Manager and production planning department when delays occur, estimates time of delay and when operations will be resumed.
· Directs personnel in the receipt of materials and supplies against quantities ordered and quality of specifications and advises purchasing department of deviations.
· Works in conjunction with engineering and maintenance departments for required project and maintenance work.
· Reviews all defects and works with Quality to determine root cause and resolution.
· With Plant manager and appropriate staff personnel, studies operations where cost standards are not being met to determine causes and apply corrective measures.
· Interviews applicants for department jobs and recommends candidates to HR Manager for hiring. Coordinates with HR the orientation of new hires and their safety training.
· Conducts introductory and annual performance reviews of each department employee and recommends performance increases, retraining, transfer, or termination.
· Applies company policies in all dealings with employees.
· Maintains good housekeeping in the department. Held to weekly audits for 6S initiatives
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: MS Office applications, ERP, Office 365 and excellent verbal and written communication skills required. Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred.
EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERINCE: General aluminum foundry experience preferred. Associate degree in mechanical technology or supervision with minimum of five (5) years’ experience in supervisor position.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Walking, Standing, sitting, listening, and speaking on a wide variety and continual basis. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Movement generally throughout the manufacturing areas required. Ability to travel to both locations on a regular basis. Able to withstand a hot environment.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Supervisory: 5 years (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Aurora, IN 47001: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person