Foundry Plant Manager

Foundry Plant Manager Youngstown OH Area

Onsite

Permanent/Direct Hire

Full Benefits

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We are seeking an experienced, results-driven Foundry Plant Manager to direct all manufacturing operations at our specialty alloy facility. In this role, you will lead melt-shop operations, alloy formulation, toll-melting services, and powder/shot production for high-specification ferrous and non-ferrous metals (including iron, steel, cobalt, copper, and nickel-based alloys).

The ideal candidate possesses deep metallurgical insight, strong operational leadership, and an uncompromising commitment to plant safety, ISO 9001 quality standards, throughput optimization, and operational efficiency.

• Direct daily operational activities across melt shop, atomization, toll processing, shot/ingot production, and shipping/receiving departments.
• Establish and monitor production key performance indicators (KPIs) to optimize throughput, yield, and melt efficiency while minimizing scrap and downtime.
• Manage scheduling and workflow for over 600 custom alloy grades, ensuring fast-turnaround custom heats (from 500 lbs to large-scale production runs) meet client specifications.
• Drive lean manufacturing practices, 5S standards, and continuous improvement initiatives across all production lines.

• Enforce rigorous quality assurance protocol in compliance with ISO 9001:2015 certifications.
• Collaborate with metallurgical technicians to oversee chemistry verification (spectrometry/XRF), charge calculations, ladle additions, and toll melting revert recertification.
• Troubleshoot metallurgical defects, furnace lining performance, atomization nozzle wear, and metal purity issues.

• Champion a safety-first culture; enforce strict compliance with OSHA standards, local environmental regulations, and PPE requirements in high-heat, liquid-metal environments.
• Lead incident investigations, safety audits, and corrective action programs (CAPA).
• Oversee emissions control systems, baghouses, and hazardous materials management.

• Directly supervise department leads, furnace operators, maintenance technicians, and quality assurance personnel.
• Mentor and train plant staff to build cross-functional capabilities and succession paths.
• Foster a collaborative, accountable workforce with an emphasize on operational safety and precision.

• Oversee preventative maintenance programs for induction furnaces, atomizers, material handling equipment, and auxiliary plant utilities.
• Manage plant operational budget, equipment upgrades, and Cap Ex proposals to expand production capacity or introduce new alloy processing capabilities.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or Industrial Management (or equivalent combination of education and hands-on foundry experience).
• Experience:
  
  8-12+ years in foundry or specialty alloy manufacturing operations, with at least 5 years in a plant-level supervisory or operational management role.
• Technical Mastery:
  • Deep working knowledge of induction melting, ladling, casting, ingot production, or metal atomization (shot/powder).
  • Demonstrated familiarity with nickel-, cobalt-, steel-, and copper-based alloy formulations.
  • Proven experience managing ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.
• Leadership
  
  Skills:
  
  Track record of driving continuous improvement, safety metrics, and labor efficiency in hot-metal manufacturing environments.
• Financial & Business Acumen:
  Experience managing plant operational budgets, material yields, charge cost optimization, and supply chain scheduling.

• Background in revert/toll-melting management and furnace charge optimization.
• Familiarity with metal powder production technologies (gas/water atomization for thermal spray, MIM, or press & sinter applications).
• Six Sigma Black/Green Belt certification.
• Direct experience operating within family-owned or agility-driven specialty metal operations.

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