Assistant Foundry Manager - Core Shop

Overview

The Assistant Manager – Core Shop is responsible for supporting the Foundry Manager in the daily management of sand core operations. This role provides hands-on leadership to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality core production in a non-union environment. The Assistant Manager oversees personnel, production flow, and process control while driving continuous improvement and supporting overall foundry objectives.

• Assist in managing daily sand core production to meet foundry schedules, quality requirements, and cost objectives.
• Oversee sand preparation, core making, curing, handling, and storage processes.
• Monitor core quality, scrap rates, and rework; take corrective action as needed.
• Support troubleshooting of sand, binder, tooling, and equipment-related issues.
• Coordinate with Maintenance to ensure core machines, mixers, and tooling are operating reliably.
• Directly supervise core shop employees and provide coaching, performance feedback, and corrective action in alignment with company policies.
• Enforce all safety rules, PPE requirements, and safe work practices specific to sand core operations.
• Ensure compliance with environmental and regulatory requirements related to sand cores.
• Work with Quality and Engineering to identify root causes of core-related casting defects and implement corrective actions.
• Communicate daily production status, manpower needs, downtime, and material usage to the Foundry Manager.

• High school diploma or GED.
• 3–5 years of foundry experience with direct involvement in sand core operations.
• Previous lead, supervisor, or assistant management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong working knowledge of core processes, and foundry safety standards.