Foundry Manager

Stuck in a Foundry and Wanting More?

Leadership Role In a Manitoba Manufacturing Company

Since 1982, Standard Manufacturers has been serving leading North American manufacturers in the agriculture, rail, transportation and industrial sectors, consistently ranking as a Top Tier Supplier.

We have recently added new, major North American OEM’s in the marine, industrial and drivetrain sectors to our customer base and are embarking on our next level of growth.

In the past 24 months, we have completed our second expansion and continued to increase our investment in robotics, CNC and foundry equipment. Our 100,000 sq.ft. facility currently houses 9 pouring lines, 2 heat treating lines and 22 machining centres.

To support this growth, we have an immediate need for a leader to join our company as a Foundry Manager. We are also adding capacity and team members in other areas.

Your energy and passion for the following align with our needs:

• Leadership and Team Development.
• Manufacturing.
• Quality and Process.
• Continuous Improvement.
• Structure.
  
  

Environment And Culture

• Loyal to our team members.
• Fast-paced, high energy, process-driven manufacturing environment.
• Committed to excellence and people development.
• Challenging each other to optimize performance and achieve our goals.
• A Passion for Customer Service.
• Communication.
• Reward & Recognition.
• Family First - 4-day work week.
  
  

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in manufacturing or foundry operations, including at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Proficiency in quality control and inspection procedures.
• Experience with Lean and 5S.
• Production scheduling and control.
• Continuous Improvement.
• Familiarity with health and safety regulations and the ability to enforce them in the workplace.
• Proficiency in using computer software such as Microsoft Office and experience with production management systems.
• A passion for getting things done.
• A desire to learn, develop and actively participate in our Employee Training Program.
  
  

Responsibilities Of Role

• Setup, operate and maintain foundry equipment & tools to ensure precise pouring operations.
• Ensure smooth operation of machinery by performing daily care and maintenance checks.
• Contributes to pre-shift standup meetings on job scheduling priorities and communicate foundry’s goals, targets, and safety issues and facilitate problem solving activities.
• Identify training needs and coordinate cross training programs within your department.
• Manage department to ensure safety, quality, production and efficiency is on target.
• Ensure quality parts are produced, monitor production, efficiencies and in process inspections.
• Support and contribute to improvements and department initiatives.
• Train workers on process and procedures assist when required and monitor production repeatedly.
• Provide open communication between the foundry cell leaders and employees through meetings, information board, standardized instructions, encouraging suggestions, providing feedback and any audit reports.
• Report to Foundry Manager in a timely matter any information that affects product delivery such as: attendance of workers, production issues, scheduling issues, and machine down time along with suggestions from workers on departmental improvements.
• Maintain Kanban inventory & consumables.
• Ensure compliance with Manitoba H&S Act as well as the company’s policies and procedures.
• Actively provide leadership, mentoring and performance feedback to employees.
• Promote dynamic work environment that encourages employee communication & involvement.
• Supports Standard Manufacturers Services Ltd.’s strategic initiatives.
  
  

Please submit your cover letter and resume in confidence to:

Human Resources

Standard Manufacturers Services Ltd.

691 Golspie Street Winnipeg, Manitoba R2K 2V3

or email/fax to: [email protected] or fax to (204)661-4613