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Foundry Manager

Job in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, 49528, USA
Listing for: Brightpath Associates LLC
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-08-18
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Production Manager, Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations, Operations Management
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 90000 - 120000 USD Yearly USD 90000.00 120000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Lead a High-Performance Foundry Focused on Safety, Quality, and Continuous Improvement.

If you're an experienced manufacturing leader with foundry experience, this is an opportunity to lead a critical operation while driving safety, quality, productivity, and employee development.

you’ll oversee casting operations from melting through finishing while leading supervisors and production teams in achieving world-class operational performance. This is a hands-on leadership role where your decisions directly impact production, quality, efficiency, and profitability.

Why You'll Love Working Here
  • Lead a large-scale foundry operation
  • Opportunity to influence plant performance and culture
  • Collaborative leadership team
  • Stable manufacturing environment
What You'll Lead

You’ll oversee all aspects of foundry production, including:

  • Melting operations
  • Molding
  • Finishing operations
  • Quality improvement
  • Safety initiatives
What You'll Do

As Foundry Production Manager, you’ll lead daily operations while driving continuous improvement across safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

Responsibilities include:

  • Lead daily and weekly production to meet customer demand
  • Supervise and develop production supervisors and hourly employees
  • Improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
  • Reduce scrap and improve first-pass quality
  • Monitor production KPIs, labor efficiency, and throughput
  • Drive Lean Manufacturing initiatives including 5S, Kaizen, and continuous improvement
  • Foster a culture focused on safety, accountability, and operational excellence
  • Partner with Maintenance to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime
  • Collaborate with Quality to identify root causes and implement corrective actions
  • Manage raw material utilization and production efficiency
  • Analyze production performance and communicate results to leadership
Qualifications Required
  • Previous foundry manufacturing experience
  • Manufacturing leadership experience managing production teams
  • Strong knowledge of production planning and scheduling
  • Experience improving productivity and operational performance
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
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