Director of Casting Operations
Director of Casting Operations
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12-09-2025
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About Us
At Custom Castings part of the Nordstern Group were not looking for someone to just manage. Were looking for someone to lead motivate and inspire. Our aluminum foundry is the heart of our business and we need a leader who knows how to bring people together lead performance higher and make sure were always moving forward.
Position Summary:
This role is about more than keeping operations running. Its about building a team setting high standards and leading results. You ll oversee every part of foundry operations - from melting and molding to pouring finishing and machining support - and make sure the entire process is safe efficient and reliable.
We run a Lean facility with a strong foundation in 5S Lean Manufacturing and a culture of continuous improvement. Our next leader must believe in structure and building a culture where Lean isnt just a program - its how we work every day.
While direct foundry experience is ideal we also welcome candidates with strong machining industrial or manufacturing leadership experience who are eager to take on the challenge of leading in a foundry environment.
We are open to candidates from across Canada and will consider those interested in relocating to Winnipeg.
Key Responsibilities
Because this is your chance to lead from the front. To take a strong team and make it even better. To leave your mark on a company thats growing innovating and investing in its future.
Learn more about us at:
Visit our website to learn more about us
Nordstern Group Expands Capacity
If you have proven manufacturing experience and are ready to make an impact we want to hear from you! For details or questions feel free to reach out directly to emailprotected
At Custom Castings part of the Nordstern Group were not looking for someone to just manage. Were looking for someone to lead motivate and inspire. Our aluminum foundry is the heart of our business and we need a leader who knows how to bring people together lead performance higher and make sure were always moving forward.
Position Summary:
This role is about more than keeping operations running. Its about building a team setting high standards and leading results. You ll oversee every part of foundry operations - from melting and molding to pouring finishing and machining support - and make sure the entire process is safe efficient and reliable.
We run a Lean facility with a strong foundation in 5S Lean Manufacturing and a culture of continuous improvement. Our next leader must believe in structure and building a culture where Lean isnt just a program - its how we work every day.
While direct foundry experience is ideal we also welcome candidates with strong machining industrial or manufacturing leadership experience who are eager to take on the challenge of leading in a foundry environment.
We are open to candidates from across Canada and will consider those interested in relocating to Winnipeg.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the people. Mentor and develop frontline leaders and staff. Build a culture of teamwork accountability and pride in workmanship.
- Own the process. Oversee daily operations with a focus on consistency quality and efficiency.
- Raise the bar. Drive improvements in scrap reduction yield and productivity. Implement lean practices and new technology to make operations stronger.
- Protect the team. Champion safety and compliance in every step of the process.
- Shape the future. Contribute to strategy capacity planning and investment decisions that will define the foundry for years to come.
- 10 years of leadership experience in foundry machining industrial or manufacturing operations with at least 5 years in a management role.
- Strong knowledge of aluminum casting processes (gravity sand permanent mold) preferred or a willingness and ability to learn quickly.
- Proven track record of improving performance and reducing waste.
- Strong background in Lean Manufacturing and 5S implementation.
- Formal Lean training: yellow green and black belts are highly desirable.
- Leadership skills that bring out the best in people.
- Regular engagement on the foundry floor alongside the team.
- Exposure to molten metal high heat and industrial machinery.
Because this is your chance to lead from the front. To take a strong team and make it even better. To leave your mark on a company thats growing innovating and investing in its future.
Learn more about us at:
Visit our website to learn more about us
Nordstern Group Expands Capacity
If you have proven manufacturing experience and are ready to make an impact we want to hear from you! For details or questions feel free to reach out directly to emailprotected
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
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