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Die Casting Production Manager

Location: Lagrange, GA

An established company with a significant portion of the U.S. market share in its manufacturing industry is seeking a Manufacturing Supervisor with expertise in Die Casting to join their team in Lagrange, GA. This day shift position involves working 10-hour shifts from Monday through Thursday, with some hours on Fridays. The specific hours may vary slightly. The company offers an attractive benefits package, including a 401K plan with a 100% match up to 5%, along with a competitive salary range and bonus potential. Relocation assistance is also provided. The production environment focuses on zinc die casting, utilizing multiple machines of varying tonnage for the production of finished products. As a key leadership role, the Manufacturing Supervisor will be responsible for supervising a team of approximately 20 employees. Key responsibilities include troubleshooting of die equipment, maintaining quality control, and addressing any defects. Effective production planning and scheduling are essential for success in this role.

General Summary:

The Manufacturing Supervisor - Die Casting will oversee all operations within their respective department, including managing production quality, leading employees, ensuring safety compliance, and monitoring daily production standards. This role encompasses the following duties and responsibilities:

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain and enforce safety regulations within the department.
• Direct and coordinate the activities of employees in the department.
• Resolve worker problems, complaints, or grievances by consulting with management or subordinates.
• Participate in the hiring process, reviewing credentials, conducting interviews, and making hiring decisions or recommendations.
• Train, counsel, and discipline employees within the department.
• Coordinate operations and activities with other supervisors across departments.
• Inspect materials, products, or equipment within the Supervisor's department to detect defects.
• Complete Time and Attendance tasks within the department using Microsoft Dynamics AX.
• Read and analyze charts, work orders, production schedules, and other records to determine production requirements and evaluate outputs accordingly.
• Maintain organization and cleanliness of the workspace.
• Conduct regular cycle counts and other inventory controls to ensure accuracy.
• Plan and establish work schedules, assignments, and production sequences to meet goals.
• Demonstrate equipment operations and safety procedures to new employees or assign employees for training under experienced workers.
• Observe work processes to ensure compliance with production standards.

Departmental Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

In addition to the general duties and responsibilities listed above, the Die Cast Manufacturing Supervisor will have the following department-specific duties:

• Initiate changes in casting cycle times, die lubrication, die preheating, and process parameters to ensure casting quality.
• Supervise the operation of equipment such as Die Cast Machines, Trim Presses, Laundry System, and Melting Furnace.
• Analyze, organize, and plan production to meet customer needs.
• Perform data entry through production reports on a daily basis.
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of timekeeping.
• Lead and participate in continuous improvement projects, Gemba walks, 6S audits, and layered process audits within the department.
• Collaborate with other departments to resolve and improve production-related needs.
• Document training events within the department and ensure effective implementation.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree (BA) from a four-year college or university, or three to five years of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience in HPDC (zinc, aluminum, and/or equivalent).
• Three to five years of experience in troubleshooting HPDC machinery.
• Three to five years of experience in quality control within a die casting environment, with the ability to identify rejects and determine root causes to prevent recurrence.
• Three to five years of experience using MRP/ERP software, spreadsheet software, and word processing software.
• Experience reading and interpreting documents, writing routine reports and correspondence, and speaking effectively before groups.
• Experience with mathematical concepts and practical problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, and talk or hear. The job also requires manual dexterity and the ability to lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Working Conditions:

The work environment is usually loud, and hearing protection may be required in certain manufacturing departments. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.