Casting Assistant Manager – Foundry Operations

Asama Coldwater Manufacturing – Coldwater, MI

Full-Time | Exempt | 10–20% Travel Required

Lead Foundry Operations. Drive Performance. Build Teams.

Asama Coldwater Manufacturing is seeking a Casting Assistant Manager to oversee daily foundry and metal casting operations.

This leadership role bridges executive strategy and floor-level execution—ensuring safety, production efficiency, quality standards, and cost control across casting operations.

The ideal candidate brings strong foundry experience, hands-on leadership, and the ability to drive continuous improvement in a high-heat manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Production & Operations Leadership

• Oversee daily metal casting and foundry operations
• Ensure productivity, quality, and safety goals are met or exceeded
• Maintain strong floor presence across shifts
• Manage production schedules, staffing, and workflow planning
• Coordinate movement of goods to support accurate inventory control

Team Management & Development

• Supervise casting department leadership and staff
• Hire, train, evaluate, and develop personnel
• Manage schedules and assign responsibilities
• Resolve personnel and operational challenges

Safety & Compliance

• Enforce OSHA, environmental, and company safety standards
• Ensure proper PPE compliance
• Promote a culture of workplace safety

Financial & Strategic Oversight

• Develop budgets and approve expenditures
• Optimize use of labor, materials, and equipment
• Analyze production and quality data to identify improvements
• Implement cost-reduction and efficiency initiatives

Maintenance & Process Improvement

• Collaborate with maintenance teams to ensure equipment reliability
• Troubleshoot production and processing issues
• Recommend facility or equipment modifications
• Lead process improvement initiatives to enhance output and reduce waste

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree (four-year college or university)
• OR related equivalent experience

Experience

• 3–7 years of foundry or metal casting experience
• Prior manufacturing leadership experience

Technical Knowledge

• Strong understanding of melting furnaces, sand systems, cranes
• Familiarity with hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Leadership Skills

• Proven ability to manage teams
• Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills
• Effective communication across departments

Work Environment

• Exposure to high heat, dust, and noise in a foundry setting
• Frequent climbing, lifting, and physical activity
• Ability to wear required PPE at all times
• Flexible schedule to support emergency repairs or operational needs