What are the responsibilities and job description for the Casting Manager position at Arconic?
Arconic is currently in search of an Casting Manager to join our AEX Business Unit in Lafayette, IN.
At Arconic, we are looking for people who share our values of integrity, inclusion, and diversity, and who demonstrate agility, results commitment, and the capability to grow themselves and others. In return, we offer the opportunity to Grow Together with ongoing opportunities for professional growth provided by a constantly changing environment, working alongside employees who value the people they work with just as much as the work they do.
This position reports to the Plant Manager and is responsible for the efficient operation of the Ingot and Lithium departments; these departments endeavor to engage in the production of aluminum and aluminum/lithium alloy ingot at the lowest cost while meeting quality and deliver commitments. The principal emphasis of this position is to develop and motivate a team of staff and subordinates to effectively manage goals related to safety, quality, cost, and delivery.
Essential Functions: The Casting Manager within AEX requires technical and interpersonal skills essential to teamwork.
General duties include but are not limited to:
- Accountable for Environmental, Health, and Safety results, productivity, improvements, employee development, maximizing the value of diversity, and customer delivery through implementation of Lean Manufacturing of Arconic Business Systems principles (including Daily Management, TPM, 5S, etc.) for the department.
- Ensures consistent implementation and execution of policies and systems in order to guarantee customer (internal and external) expectations are met at the lowest cost and always with safety at the forefront of every activity.
- Ensures the execution of any of the financial goals and expectations set for each respective year.
- Responsible for planning and sometimes leading Kaizens, TPM, and safety events in their areas.
- Overall managerial responsibility for all production and maintenance salaried and hourly employees in the department, including production supervisors, maintenance supervision, mechanical/electrical technicians/engineers, production operators.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited institution
- A minimum of 5 years of experience leading a production department(s) in a Cast House environment
- This position requires access to controlled technology, as defined in the Export Administration Regulations (15 C.F.R. *730, et seq.) and/or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Qualified candidate must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the relevant government agency. Business demands may require employer to proceed with candidates who are immediately eligible to access controlled technology.
Preferred Qualifications
- 10 years of experience leading a production department(s) in a manufacturing environment
Arconic Corporation, a Fortune 500 company, is a leading provider of aluminum sheet, plate and extrusions, as well as innovative architectural products, that advance the automotive, aerospace, commercial transportation, industrial and building and construction markets. Building on more than a century of innovation, Arconic helps to transform the way we fly, drive, and build. We are proud that 77% of our employees are happy working for Arconic and would recommend it as a great place to work and that 80% of our employees would recommend their managers to others.
We live our core values and commit to delivering sustainable value to our customers, our employees, our communities and our stakeholders.
At Arconic, we:
Act With Integrity.
We lead with respect, honesty, transparency and accountability.
Safeguard our Future.
We protect and improve the health and safety of our employees, communities and environment.
Grow Stronger Together.
We cultivate an inclusive and diverse culture that advocates for equity.
Earn Customer Loyalty.
We build customer partnerships through best-in-class products and service.
Drive Operational Excellence.
We pursue continuous improvement through innovation, agility, people development and collaboration.
Create Value.
We achieve success by generating and growing value for our stakeholders.
This position is subject to Export Control Law
This position requires access to controlled technology, as defined in the Export Administration Regulations (15 C.F.R. *730, et seq.) and/or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Authorizations from the relevant government agency may be required to meet export control compliance requirements.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Arconic is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.
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