Die Cast Manager
Le Sueur•Le Sueur, MN
3h
About The Position
The Die Casting Manager is responsible for overseeing all die casting operations within the manufacturing facility. This role ensures production targets are met while maintaining high standards of quality, safety, cost efficiency, and continuous improvement. The manager leads production teams, coordinates with engineering and maintenance, and drives operational excellence in die casting processes.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering (preferred).
- 5-10+ years of experience in die casting operations.
- 3+ years in a leadership or supervisory role.
- Strong knowledge of die casting processes.
- Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement tools.
- Strong problem-solving and leadership skills.
- Understanding of die design and tooling.
- Knowledge of casting defect analysis.
- ERP/MRP system experience.
- MS Office proficiency.
- Data-driven decision-making skills.
Responsibilities
- Plan, organize, and supervise daily die casting operations.
- Ensure production schedules are achieved according to customer requirements.
- Monitor machine performance, downtime, and productivity metrics.
- Optimize cycle times and improve overall equipment effectiveness
- Oversee die setup, changeovers, and troubleshooting.
- Ensure proper process parameters are maintained (temperature, pressure, shot speed, etc.).
- Reduce scrap, rework, and casting defects.
- Ensure products meet customer and internal quality standards.
- Collaborate with Quality team on root cause analysis and corrective actions.
- Review defect trends and implement preventive measures.
- Work with maintenance team to minimize downtime.
- Recommend capital investments and equipment upgrades.
- Supervise supervisors, technicians, and operators.
- Conduct training on safety, quality, and process improvements.
- Perform performance evaluations and workforce planning.
- Promote a culture of accountability and teamwork.
- Enforce all plant safety policies.
- Conduct safety audits and ensure safe die handling and molten metal procedures.
- Maintain compliance with environmental regulations.
- Manage departmental budget and control production costs.
- Monitor material usage, labor efficiency, and energy consumption.
- Support cost reduction initiatives.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
