Assistant Production Manager-CoreRoom

Assistant Production Manager - CoreRoom This position is located in Tell City, Indiana. Role Responsible for managing the daily coordination and operations of the Core Room to meet the facility’s strategic goals. Responsibilities Manages and mentors Production Supervisors and Core Room personnel. Supervises shift personnel in the Core Room. Authority to make decisions and resolve day-to-day issues involved in operations. Deploy, implement, lead, and support daily meetings to coordinate with plant goals; (Daily Communication Meetings, Waupaca Way Level 4, 3 and 2 meetings, Management Review, Continuous Improvement, Scheduling Meetings, Daily Safety Review, Monthly Safety Meetings etc.). Develop systems and programs that continuously improve safety and productivity performance to meet Plant goals. Formulate procedures and policies to improve production systems and processes. Assist Plant Manager and Assistant Plant Manager with all initiatives and goals. Manage Production Teams by leading, instructing, guiding, and enforcing procedures and policies. Appropriately and promptly address, communicate and/or resolve safety, production and quality concerns. Deploy, and implement daily and weekly production meetings and schedules. Deploy, implement and lead production staffing meetings and strategies. In conjunction with Plant HR appropriately and promptly address, communicate, and/or resolve Production personnel issues and concerns. Formulate procedures and policies to improve the 6S activities of the Plant Production areas. Communicate and coordinate Plant Production Schedules with the Customer Service, Quality, Maintenance, and Engineering Departments. Support in the installation of continuous improvement projects in the areas of Process Controls, Quality and Productivity improvements and Workplace Organization/Standardization. Support the Department Training Group in the installation of improved training processes, procedures and methods. This is not an exhaustive list of duties or functions and may not necessarily comprise all of the "essential functions" for purposes of the ADA. Preferred Education/Experience Requirements Associate’s Degree or actively pursuing a degree in a relevant field, or relevant work experience in operations. Foundry/Leadership training. Kaizen training. Must acquire general knowledge and exposure to all operations of the plant (Melt, Core, VMM, Millroom, and Maintenance). Must acquire knowledge of safety policies/procedures for the department. A working knowledge of the ISO/TS standards as necessary. Qualifications/Skills Must possess necessary computer skills, including all Microsoft programs. Must possess and demonstrate leadership ability; to include the following: Conflict resolution Teamwork Policy adherence Legal aspects Promotion of company philosophy Respect for workforce Positive attitude Motivational Dependable Fair and ethical treatment of employees Must possess and demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills. Needs to be able to conduct team meetings, classroom training and give short presentations. Travel Requirements Needs to be shift and department mobile. Benefits Waupaca Foundry offers competitive wages and exceptional benefits, including: Medical, dental, vision Short and long‑term disability Life insurance 401(k) Employer‑funded retirement plan Paid vacations/holidays Wellness program Fitness membership Employee assistance program (EAP) Employer supported career development, including tuition reimbursement. Waupaca Foundry is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr Waupaca Foundry