Foundry Plant Manager

voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak

Plant Manager providing leadership and continuous improvement at steel foundry for voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak. Overseeing operations to meet safety, quality, and cost objectives.

Posted 5/26/2026full-timeDecatur • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $125,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Reporting directly to the Sr Vice President of Operations, the Plant Manager provides leadership and continuous improvement for the facility, people and processes.
The position directs and leads the operation of the plant to ensure the achievement of key metrics (Safety, Quality, OTD, and Cost).
Maintain effective working relationships with employees by promoting a positive work environment within the manufacturing areas.
Ensure OSHA compliance is adhered.
Actively monitor plant safety through the BBS process, walkthroughs, and audits.
Ensure that quality defects are fully investigated and corrective actions are completed and documented.
Collaborate with Sales and Central Operations to establish committed delivery dates and monitor project schedules.
Ensure budgets, capital, and operating expenses are proposed and achieved promptly.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Post-Secondary education in engineering or business degree is required.
At least ten (10) years experience in a supervisory level position and managing a diverse team.
Must have experience with manufacturing processes and knowledge of foundry processes (melt, green sand and no-bake molding, coremaking, etc.) is a plus.
Must be experienced in LEAN principles and methodology, safety compliance, budget planning and cost control, profit and loss statements, and quality control management.
Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills are required.
Must possess excellent negotiations, interpersonal and communication skills both oral and written.
Computer literate including Microsoft Excel Spreadsheets.
SAP knowledge and/or experience would be an asset.

Benefits

Comp & perks

A supportive, family oriented Nortrak Blue culture.
We provide an environment where Health and Safety is our #1 priority.
Career development opportunities and competitive pay progression.
Competitive medical, dental & vision benefits.
Company paid life and disability insurance.
Paid holidays and vacation.
Retirement plan with matching contributions.
Tuition Assistance Program.
Wellness Program.
Employee Assistance Program.
Employee Recognition Programs.

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Hard Skills & Tools

manufacturing processesfoundry processesLEAN principlesbudget planningcost controlprofit and loss statementsquality control managementOSHA complianceBBS processcorrective actions

Soft Skills

leadershipinterpersonal skillscommunication skillsnegotiation skillsteam managementrelationship buildingproblem-solvingorganizational skillswritten communicationoral communication