Are you looking for a new and interesting career? If so, Lodge Manufacturing may be the place for you. We are the only producer of a full line of US made cast iron cookware and we are growing. Come join our team! A successful candidate will enjoy our fast-paced environment. We have an immediate opening for a position that will help direct our DISA molding department.

Job Summary: Responsible for leading and managing her/his department as well as company projects to achieve departmental and company goals. To promote and build teamwork while creating a positive and safe work environment, and a strong company culture that embodies a drive for success, ownership of responsibilities, and a passion for being the best. To practice daily continual improvement in all areas.

Minimum Requirements: A successful candidate will have a high school diploma or GED. An Associate's or Bachelor's Degree a plus. Strong leadership, communication, and organization skills. Strong understanding of manufacturing and business operations. Foundry DISA molding background a plus. Must be a self-starter and have polished presentation and interpersonal skills. Must be able to define and solve problems, collect data, establish facts, and formulate valid conclusions. Microsoft Office and Windows based products and computer skills. Ability to inspire a shared vision and demonstrate good leadership and ethical practices. Good team building skills and able to delegate tasks. Ability to function under pressure and have technical capacity.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for a positive and productive work place environment.
• Responsible for and assists in developing departmental plans, goals, objectives, policies and procedures.
• Responsible for scheduling and organizing tasks in order to meet goal objectives.
• Responsible for the development of Utilities, Technicians, and Specialist in their day-to-day operations, trouble shooting abilities, and equipment upkeep.
• Mange the allocation of resources to plan, organize and schedule daily, weekly, and monthly production, PM's, and projects to fully utilize employees and equipment to meet goals.
• Must have some basic electrical and mechanical skills.
• Responsible for maintaining inventory of all supplies, parts, tools and equipment to meet established goals.
• Responsible to insure that all personnel is trained in efficient and safe work methods and processes, and observe and follow safe work practices and company safety rules.
• Responsible for accuracy, maintaining and on-time distribution of all department files, records, reports, and forms.
• Responsible for developing improvement methods and tracking in areas of costs, quality, safety, service, and production.
• Maintain a current knowledge of all company policies, goals, and procedures, and communicate to and enforce consistently with all employees.
• Perform any and all other job related tasks as assigned.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lodge Manufacturing does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age political affiliation or belief, veteran status, or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law).