Foundry Production Manager

Job Description

Foundry Production Manager - Located in Coldwater, MI - Relocation Options Available

You will be leading our foundry operations team if chosen for this role. You will be on the foundry floor for the majority of your day. If you do not have at least 2-3 years of iron foundry experience - You will not be a good fit for this role.

Casting Operations

Coldwater, MI$95,000–$110,000Full-TimeLead a High-Performance Foundry Focused on Safety, Quality, and Continuous Improvement.

If you're an experienced manufacturing leader with foundry experience, this is an opportunity to lead a critical operation while driving safety, quality, productivity, and employee development.

At Asama Coldwater Manufacturing (ACM), you'll oversee casting operations from melting through finishing while leading supervisors and production teams in achieving world-class operational performance. This is a hands-on leadership role where your decisions directly impact production, quality, efficiency, and profitability.Why You'll Love Working Here

Competitive salary: $95,000–$110,000

Lead a large-scale foundry operation

Drive continuous improvement initiatives

Opportunity to influence plant performance and culture

Collaborative leadership team

Comprehensive benefits package

Stable manufacturing environmentWhat You'll Lead

You'll oversee all aspects of foundry production, including:

Melting operations

Molding

Metal casting

Finishing operations

Production scheduling

Quality improvement

Safety initiatives

Equipment utilization

Workforce developmentWhat You'll Do

As Foundry Production Manager, you'll lead daily operations while driving continuous improvement across safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

Responsibilities include:

Lead daily and weekly production to meet customer demand

Supervise and develop production supervisors and hourly employees

Improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)

Reduce scrap and improve first-pass quality

Monitor production KPIs, labor efficiency, and throughput

Drive Lean Manufacturing initiatives including 5S, Kaizen, and continuous improvement

Foster a culture focused on safety, accountability, and operational excellence

Partner with Maintenance to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime

Collaborate with Quality to identify root causes and implement corrective actions

Manage raw material utilization and production efficiency

Analyze production performance and communicate results to leadership

QualificationsRequired

Previous foundry manufacturing experience

Manufacturing leadership experience managing production teams

Strong knowledge of production planning and scheduling

Experience improving productivity and operational performance

Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skillsPreferred

Experience with:

Metal casting operations

Furnace operations

Sand systems

Lean Manufacturing

5S

Kaizen

Six Sigma

OEE improvement

Root Cause Analysis

Continuous Improvement

Scrap reduction

KPI managementBenefits

Competitive Salary

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account

401(k)

Company Match

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Referral ProgramWhy Asama Coldwater Manufacturing?

At ACM, manufacturing excellence starts with strong leadership. We invest in experienced professionals who are passionate about building engaged teams, improving processes, and delivering exceptional quality.

If you're ready to lead a high-performing foundry operation while improving safety, quality, productivity, and employee engagement, we'd love to hear from you.

Full-time