Foundry General Manager - Costa Mesa, CA

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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 D ...

Job description

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
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.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

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