Shift Operations Manager

Grede • Reedsburg, WI

8d • $90,000 - $100,000

About The Position

Join our team as a Shift Operations Manager!
Compensation: $90,000–$100,000 annually, based on qualifications and experience
Schedule: Off-shift position with flexible hours, early evening to early morning, Monday through Friday, with occasional weekend coverage required.

Requirements

• 3+ years of foundry or heavy manufacturing experience; ductile iron experience preferred.
• Prior supervisory or team‑lead experience in a high‑volume industrial environment.
• Understanding of melting, molding, core making, sand systems, and casting defect terminology is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, enforce standards, and drive operational discipline.
• Working knowledge of lean manufacturing, 5S, and root‑cause problem solving.
• Ability to work independently as the primary on‑shift leader with sound judgment and decision‑making.

Nice To Haves

• 3+ years of foundry or heavy manufacturing experience; ductile iron experience preferred.
• Understanding of melting, molding, core making, sand systems, and casting defect terminology is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operational Leadership & Accountability
• Lead all foundry operations on third shift, ensuring adherence to established production schedules, process parameters, and quality requirements.
• Maintain full accountability for shift performance, including safety, throughput, scrap, rework, labor utilization, and housekeeping.
• Execute daily operational plans and adjust resources in real time to meet production commitments.
• Ensure strict compliance with standard work, work instructions, and IATF/ISO requirements.
• Safety, Environmental & Compliance
• Champion a zero‑incident safety culture; enforce all safety policies, PPE requirements, and lockout/tagout procedures.
• Conduct safety talks, audits, and near‑miss reviews; initiate immediate corrective actions.
• Ensure environmental controls and foundry‑specific compliance requirements (melting, sand systems, emissions) are followed.
• People Leadership & Development
• Supervise, coach, and develop hourly team members across molding, core, melting, shakeout, and finishing.
• Manage attendance, timekeeping integrity, performance, and corrective actions with fairness and consistency.
• Promote cross‑training and skill development to strengthen workforce flexibility and capability.
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Quality & Process Control
• Ensure all castings produced on shift meet dimensional, metallurgical, and visual quality standards.
• Partner with Quality and Engineering to contain defects, execute countermeasures, and maintain process discipline.
• Verify adherence to process parameters for molding, melting, pouring, and cooling.
• Lead first‑piece inspections, process checks, and documentation as required.
• Communication & Reporting
• Provide clear, concise shift‑to‑shift handoffs, including production status, downtime, quality issues, and personnel matters.
• Maintain accurate records of production, scrap, downtime, and safety events.
• Escalate critical issues promptly to Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and Engineering leadership.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefit Package including Medical, Dental, and Vision coverages
• Insurance: Life, Supplemental Life, Short and Long-Term Disability
• Wellness Programs and access to Worksite Wellness Center, including family members
• 401(K) Match
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• PPE allowances

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees