WCM - Operations Manager
Company: Weatherly Casting & Machine Co LLC
Location: Weatherly
Posted on: October 31, 2024
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Job Description:
MUST HAVE FOUNDRY EXPERIENCEDEFINITIONThe Operations Manager is
responsible for all operations, from pattern, foundry, melt,
shakeout, grinding, machining and shipping/receiving. The
responsibilities include ensuring safety, safety training, meeting
production goals, on time performance, customer service, quality,
housekeeping, integrity, attainment of budgeted goals, adherence to
company policies, and adherence to the Union Collective Bargaining
Agreement. Direct interaction with the labor management and safety
committee's is required. This position is responsible for managing
and executing capital expenditure projects. Strong communication
skills are imperative while working with customers on projects and
routine updates.SUPERVISION RECEIVEDThis position reports directly
to the Executive Vice President - OperationsSUPERVISION
EXERCISEDThis position provides direct supervision to pattern
manager, foundry manager, melting supervisor, maintenance manager,
cleaning room supervisor, foundry engineering and quality.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITIONNOTE: An employee assigned to
this title shall perform a majority, but may not perform all, of
the duties listed in this job description. Conversely, minor level
duties performed on the job may not be listed. Responsible for
availability and suitability of all pattern equipment necessary to
meet customer order requirements and production
schedules.Responsible to ensure all manufacturing, altering,
maintenance and rigging of patterns for production of quality
castings.Responsible for specifying and procuring patterns of
high-quality castings.Manage foundry operations to provide
acceptable levels of customer service and on time delivery.Manage
foundry manpower levels to ensure on time delivery.Manage
production of molds and cores conducive to the manufacturing of
quality castings with low scrap and rework contact and daily
participation in MRB.Establish and meet production targets in the
core and mold areas.Ensure an efficient and safe melting and
pouring operation.Supervise and coordinate schedule of melt/pour,
shakeout and blast employees to ensure quality casting while
meeting on time delivery.Operation of spectrometer and other
metallurgical laboratory equipment to attain proper chemical
analysis of heats poured. Compliance to quality standards and
specifications.Analyze and adjust (as needed) all chemistry on all
heats.Maintain accurate records pertaining to melting and pouring
to ensure traceability & accountability.Maintain inventory and
order all purchased materials needed to efficiently and cost
effectively run melt/pour, shakeout, blast, and burn.Make decisions
on appropriate frequencies or as needed to reline furnaces, ladles,
and AOD.Calculate charges to utilize least cost materials.Instruct
employees supervised and communicate all related procedures to
ensure safe operations.Participate in developing and maintaining
procedures, practices, and controls.Manage projects to established
timelines through coordination with various internal groups
including, but not limited to, purchasing, sales, customer service,
and marketing.Communicate project status and progress on a timely
basis.Evaluate and assist in implementing cost cutting,
productivity, and efficiency methods.Maintain daily operations to
ensure customer specifications and requirements.Direct, lead, and
execute strategies to ensure sustainable results that meet or
exceed financial and operational targets.Oversee production of the
daily schedule and make necessary changes due to production or
customer demands.Entry of production information into business
system.Ensure monthly safety, delivery, quality, production,
inventory, and financial metrics.Prioritize projects and coordinate
activities with other departments and organizations within and
outside the organization.Maintain schedules for hourly employees,
and make necessary changes, based upon available employees.Plan,
assign, and direct work of employees assigned for supervisory
purposes.Maintain an open-door policy for all employees.Review
performance, reward, and discipline employees, as
appropriate.Address employee concerns, resolve issues, and work to
resolve problems and implement corrective action, as needed.Enforce
established work rules and operating policies consistent with
Weatherly Casting & Machine Co. LLC's vision and mission.Create
safety awareness by actively observing, auditing, and coaching safe
work behaviors and conditions.Ensure compliance with safety and
environmental rules and regulations.Ensure proper execution of
policies and procedures within areas of responsibility.Ensure
compliance with Collective Bargaining Agreement.Must have good
attendance and be reliable.All other duties as assigned.KNOWLEDGE,
SKILLS, AND ABILITIES -- Knowledge of metallurgical and analytical
equipment.-- Knowledge of Odyssey ERP system.-- Knowledge of raw
materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other
techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and
distribution of goods.-- Knowledge of business and management
principles involved in resource allocation, leadership, production
methods, and coordination of people and resources.-- Using logic
and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of
alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.--
Ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce
answers that make sense.-- Ability to communicate information and
ideas in speaking so others will understand.-- Ability to establish
and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors and
senior managers, as well as employees.-- Ability to operate a
personal computer and secure information from established data
processing, spreadsheet, word processing, database, and graphics
programs.-- Ability to express ideas and communicate orally and in
writing.-- Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or
communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this
position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered
as acceptable forms of communication.-- Understanding of plant
equipment and production process. -- Active Listening - Giving full
attention to what other people are saying, taking time to
understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate,
and not interrupting at inappropriate times. -- Coordination -
Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.-- Critical
Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and
weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to
problems.-- Management of Employee Resources - Motivating,
developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best
people for the jobPersons with mental or physical disabilities are
eligible if they can perform the essential functions of the job
after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations.
If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the
employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.EDUCATION
AND EXPERIENCE (a) Bachelor's degree; or, (b) High School
Diploma/GED; and, (c) Three (3) to five (5) years of relevant
manufacturing experience with pattern, foundry, melt and pour
operations, foundry process control, and supervisory experience
preferred; or(d) Equivalent combination of education and
experience.LANGUAGE SKILLSAbility to write routine reports and
correspondence.Ability to speak effectively before the employees in
the organization.The ability to manage delinquent suppliers and
negotiate effectively is required.TOOLS AND EQUIPMENTTelephone,
personal computer (including word processing and other specialized
software), calculator, fax machine, and copy machine.PHYSICAL
DEMANDSReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals
with known limitations or disabilities to perform the essential
functions related to physical demands:-- While performing the
duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk,
sit, talk or hear, ascend and descend stairs, ramps, etc., use
hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls, reach
with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or
crawl. -- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to one
hundred (100) pounds. -- Specific vision abilities required by this
job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral
vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.-- The
employee must be able to be walking or standing for up to twelve
(12) hours. WORK ENVIRONMENTThe work environment characteristics
described here are representative of those an employee encounters
while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of
this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical
parts.The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
to loud.ACKNOWLEDGEMENTSThe above job description is not intended
to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the
position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and
perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.
Weatherly Casting & Machine Co. LLC is an Equal Opportunity
Employer and does not discriminate based on race, ancestry, color,
religion, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national
origin, medical condition, disability, veteran status, gender
identity, or any other basis protected by law.
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