Assistant Foundry Manager (Chicago)

Job Title: Assistant Foundry Manager

Location: Chicago, IL

Position Overview

The Assistant Foundry Manager supports the Foundry Manager in overseeing daily foundry operations and ensuring efficient, high-quality production. This role involves hands-on supervision of metal casting processes, process improvement initiatives, and operational troubleshooting.

The position plays a key role in optimizing production efficiency, maintaining safety and quality standards, and coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure adherence to production schedules.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Foundry Manager in managing day-to-day foundry operations and production activities.
• Supervise metal casting processes to ensure efficiency, consistency, and adherence to quality standards.
• Assist in process integration and continuous improvement initiatives to optimize production and scheduling.
• Troubleshoot operational and process-related issues to minimize downtime and improve performance.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, quality standards, and company policies.
• Coordinate with cross-functional departments to support smooth production flow and on-time delivery.
• Monitor production schedules and ensure alignment with operational targets.
• Provide leadership and guidance to foundry personnel, fostering a safe and productive work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in foundry operations, including supervisory or management responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of metal casting processes and related methodologies.
• Understanding of process integration and production scheduling optimization.
• Hands-on expertise in casting operations and manufacturing processes.
• Strong organizational, leadership, and team management skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to work on-site in a hands-on, operational role.
• Experience within manufacturing or metalworking environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgy, Engineering, Materials Science, Foundry Management, or a related field preferred.