Foundry General Manager

Job Summary:
Under general direction, plans, directs, and evaluates the operations of three foundries and the Pattern Shop; participates as a member of the executive management team; and performs related duties, as assigned.

Reports to:
Chief Operating Officer

Examples of Duties and Responsibilities:
- Directs, plans, manages, overseas, and evaluates operations and performance of foundries
- Evaluates production control, scrap rates, productivity, personnel, office, and sales operations
- Oversees sales and office staff
- Interviews and recommends hiring of management personnel
- Directs selection, training, supervision, and evaluation of subordinate personnel
- Selects new foundry sites
- Oversees facility construction and equipment installation
- Recommends and approves cost savings measures
- Prepares and controls foundry budgets
- Prepares price quotes for all castings and outside customers
- Directs customer relations and resolves technical problems
- Controls and approves quality and statistical measurement and reporting practices
- Manages office support functions
- Prepares employee development plans and reviews and approves personnel performance evaluations
- Approves all foundry expenditures and equipment acquisitions.
- Regular punctuality, attendance, and absence reporting in conformance with company policies is essential to the successful performance of this position
- Fully comply with and enforce company rules, policies, procedures, and safety guidelines to ensure safe and effective operations.

QUALIFICATIONS GUIDELINES
-Any combination equivalent of, but not limited to, the following:
Experience/Training/Education
:Extensive experience in foundry management, metallurgical principles, quality control processes, and statistical measurement processes; thorough experience in the management, supervision, and evaluation of foundry personnel; training in hazards, risks assessment, and emergency response procedures and safety practices; considerable experience in ferrous and non-ferrous foundry production; experience in sales and marketing of castings. Educational attainment equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in mineralogy, chemistry, or a related field supplemented by management courses.

Skills/Abilities:
- Extensive knowledge of ferrous and non-ferrous foundry production operations
- Considerable knowledge of management theory, principles, and practices
- Thorough knowledge of supervisory principles and motivational techniques
- Extensive knowledge of materials and production costing
- Considerable knowledge of budgeting practices
- Considerable knowledge of quality control practices and statistical measurement processes
- Able to learn to operate a computer and applicable software programs
- Knowledge of marketing and sales principles and technique
- Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with management, supervision, and department representatives
- Knowledge of company personnel policy and procedures
- Able to communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing
- Able to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and engineering drawings
- Able to direct operations, assign work to supervision, and delegate responsibility
- Able to prepare and present management reports
- Able to evaluate effectiveness of foundry operations and recommend measures to increase productivity and raise quality and profit levels.

Physical Requirements:
- Able to bend, stoop, reach, stretch, lift, move, and carry objects and materials weighing 50 pounds or less; able to walk to different areas for inspection purposes; and able to operate a motor vehicle.
- Ability to perform essential functions of the job, as defined
o Reasonable accommodations provided upon request.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

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