Manager II, Operations

Direct daily operations of VCC casting, DCC casting, heat treating, raw material flow, plant maintenance, production planning, and throughput at Lorain's Plant. Drive continuous improvement by developing efficiency strategies to maximize growth, profitability, and product quality while managing production costs and equipment reliability. Uphold a safe work environment by ensuring compliance with all safety, environmental, and regulatory policies. Lead the Lorain Management Team to set long-term departmental goals, establish key performance indicators, and track progress against business objectives. Manage staff development, conduct performance reviews, and maintain high morale through direct interaction with hourly and salaried team members. Collaborate with Sales, R&D, Procurement, and Finance to forecast requirements, manage budgets, and deploy Lean Manufacturing techniques for process optimization.