Foundry Manager

International Search Partners - Cleveland, OH, United States

Foundry Manager

Successful candidate oversees daily operations of the foundry, ensuring efficient production, quality control, and safety compliance. This role blends deep technical expertise with strong project management skills to drive continuous improvement and meet production goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all aspects of foundry operations including melting, molding, casting, and finishing processes.
• Develop and implement production schedules to meet delivery timelines and optimize resource utilization.
• Monitor and maintain equipment performance, coordinating preventive maintenance and repairs.
• Ensure adherence to safety standards, environmental regulations, and quality control procedures.
• Collaborate with engineering, procurement, and quality teams to resolve technical issues and improve process efficiency.
• Manage foundry staff, including hiring, training, performance evaluations, and shift planning.
• Track and report key performance indicators (KPIs) such as yield, downtime, and scrap rates.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using lean manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Oversee budgeting, cost control, and inventory management for foundry operations.
• Lead capital projects related to equipment upgrades, layout changes, and process enhancements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in foundry operations, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of casting processes, metallurgy, and industrial safety standards.
• Proven project management skills with experience leading cross-functional initiatives.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and team leadership abilities.

Compensation

$150,000.00

Job # 870

Position Contact

Josh Hale
Managing Recruiter
Austin, TX

Helping companies identify, engage and hire top performers since getting his start as “headhunter” in 2004, Josh has performed successful searches for positions ranging from warehouse laborers to CEOs and everything in between. Known for his personal touch and providing customized solutions for his clients, he currently specializes in the thermal processing industry, working nationwide with a niche focus on partnering with commercial heat treaters and furnace/oven OEMs.

In 2019 Josh was honored as one Heat Treat Today's prestigious "40 Under 40," in recognition of his commitment to the industry. He also has served on the volunteer board for the ASM International/Heat Treat Society Membership Committee since 2015. His education includes a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from UCSD and a designation as a Certified Staffing Professional from the American Staffing Association. He is also a lifelong independent learner and avid reader who leads a quarterly Book Club in conjunction with Shuniya Yoga Collective.

Outside of recruiting, Josh is also an accomplished poker player, with championship victories on the World Poker Tour, the World Series of Poker Circuit, the Trail Blazer Poker Tour, and the Heartland Poker Tour.

Originally from San Diego, CA, he now resides in Austin, TX with his girlfriend and dog, epitomizing the credo: "I'm not from Texas, but I got here as fast as I could!"