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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in managing die casting and finishing operations, focusing on production efficiency, quality assurance, and team development. Proficient in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma methodologies, and compliance with quality management systems.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Die Casting Operations ManagementHigh-Pressure Die Casting (HPDC) ProcessesLean Manufacturing and Six SigmaProduction Planning and SchedulingRoot-Cause Analysis and Continuous Improvement
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Hard Skills
Manufacturing Equipment KnowledgeTooling DevelopmentProduction ControlsOEE AnalysisQuality Management Systems
Soft Skills
Leadership and People ManagementAnalytical Problem-SolvingOrganizational SkillsDecision-MakingEffective Communication
Tools & Technologies
Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)Design for Manufacturing (DFM)Manufacturing Scheduling Software
Certifications & Qualifications
NADCA Certified Die Casting TechnicianSix Sigma Green Belt
Industry Keywords
Die CastingManufacturing OperationsAluminum AlloysContinuous ImprovementProduction Readiness
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead and oversee die casting and finishing operations for safe, high-quality, on-time, and cost-effective production
- Manage manufacturing teams, production capacity, scheduling, process performance, new product introductions, tooling, and equipment reliability
- Lead, coach, and develop die casting and finishing operators, technicians, and production scheduling teams
- Establish performance objectives, monitor results, promote accountability, and support employee development
- Develop and execute production schedules based on customer demand, manufacturing capacity, and available resources
- Optimize labor allocation, equipment utilization, and material flow to meet production and delivery commitments
- Monitor OEE, scrap, downtime, productivity, safety, quality, delivery, and cost; implement corrective actions
- Ensure compliance with product specifications, quality management systems, and applicable regulatory requirements
- Lead root-cause investigations and preventive actions to minimize defects and improve product quality
- Lead new product introduction projects from planning through production launch, coordinating resources, budgets, timelines, tooling readiness, risk mitigation, and quality requirements
- Drive Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, process standardization, and cost-reduction initiatives
- Establish and enforce workplace safety, health, and environmental requirements
- Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, Tooling, and Product Management teams
- Apply Design for Manufacturing principles and develop tooling for high-quality castings using HPDC equipment
- Develop and sustain TPM programs, die books, preventive maintenance plans, and equipment reliability initiatives
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification, preferably in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field
- Equivalent relevant professional experience may be considered
- 5+ years of experience in die casting or closely related manufacturing operations
- At least 3 years in a supervisory or managerial position
- Strong technical knowledge of High-Pressure Die Casting (HPDC) processes, manufacturing equipment, aluminum alloys, tooling, finishing operations, and production controls
- Proven leadership and people management experience, including coaching, talent development, performance management, and cross-functional collaboration
- Experience in production planning, capacity management, manufacturing scheduling, inventory coordination, and resource allocation
- Ability to analyze manufacturing performance indicators, including OEE, scrap, downtime, and productivity, and implement sustainable corrective actions
- Knowledge of quality management systems, root-cause analysis, Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), and continuous improvement methodologies
- Experience managing manufacturing projects involving new product introductions, tooling development, process improvements, production readiness, budgets, and timelines
- Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, decision-making, and communication skills
- Professional English proficiency, including effective verbal and written communication
- Ability to work on-site in Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico, with regular presence on the manufacturing floor and flexibility to support multiple production shifts
- Ability to walk regularly in manufacturing areas, wear required personal protective equipment, and occasionally handle items weighing up to 25 pounds
- NADCA Certified Die Casting Technician certification preferred
- Six Sigma Green Belt certification preferred
- Experience leading die casting and finishing operations in a manufacturing environment preferred
- Experience supporting manufacturing operations across multiple production shifts preferred
- Demonstrated experience improving operational performance through structured continuous improvement initiatives preferred
Benefits
Comp & perks- Equal opportunity employer
- Reasonable accommodations in the application process for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans
- 1–20% travel requirement