Operations Manager

Growing facility and chance to grow into a multi-site leadership roleExciting option to relocate to Chicago Experience starting up or expanding a casting facility, pilot operation, or technology development center, including equipment commissioning and new program launches. Our client specializes in recycling magnesium scrap and producing high-quality magnesium alloys for the manufacturing industry, with a focus on supporting high-pressure die casting applications and lightweight metal solutions.

• Demonstrated experience managing manufacturing teams and delivering measurable improvements in safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost. Experience developing supervisors, technicians, and operators is required.
• Understanding of casting operations or plastic injection and supporting equipment, including casting cells, furnaces, tooling, and automation. Ability to lead operational troubleshooting and engage specialists when needed.
• Experience translating production or project requirements into staffing, capacity, and execution plans; managing operating costs; and using performance data to drive corrective action.
• Experience establishing standard work, operator training, skills qualification, and disciplined daily management routines.
• Working knowledge of process control, root-cause analysis, corrective action, and continuous improvement methods. Ability to interpret operating data and support process capability and validation activities.
• Understanding of manufacturing safety and environmental requirements in metal-forming operations including the operating risks associated with molten metal, equipment, and material handling.
• Ability to work in Ohio and potentially relocate to Chicago
• Strong communication, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Ability to prioritize, delegate, and coordinate work across technical and support functions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and manufacturing scheduling, reporting, or maintenance management systems.

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Growing facility and chance to grow into a multi-site leadership roleExciting option to relocate to Chicago

• Experience starting up or expanding a casting facility, pilot operation, or technology development center, including equipment commissioning and new program launches.
• Experience managing HPDC aluminum or magnesium casting foundries.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, control plans, PPAP, and customer-specific quality requirements relevant to assigned programs.
• Ability to interpret casting simulation results and contribute to tooling, gating, venting, and process reviews. Direct experience with MAGMA, FLOW-3D, die design, or robot programming is an advantage.
• Formal training in manufacturing, engineering, operations management, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.

Our client specializes in recycling magnesium scrap and producing high-quality magnesium alloys for the manufacturing industry, with a focus on supporting high-pressure die casting applications and lightweight metal solutions

• Compensation up to $100,000
• Bonus eligible
• 22 days of time off
• 401k match 5%
• Relocation package