Casting Technology Manager – Operational Excellence

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Provide hands-on support for casting operations to troubleshoot technical challenges and enhance processes.

• Enhance productivity, process capability, quality, production throughput, cost efficiency, and operational stability.

• Play a role in both annual and long-term planning, ensuring alignment of priorities and resources.

• Lead or coordinate technology initiatives and implementations across various facilities and the global network.

• Guarantee process validation and operational readiness for new equipment and modifications to facilities.

• Collaborate with relevant teams to develop justifications for capital investments.

• Assist in the qualification of new products in conjunction with facilities, customers, technical support, and commercial teams.

• Facilitate the transfer of technologies and best practices among facilities.

• Benchmark performance and relay technical information to a diverse array of stakeholders.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering.

• A minimum of 10 years of pertinent experience in casting center operations, casting technology, or process engineering.

• Comprehensive understanding of casting processes and technologies.

• Direct experience with vertical direct-chill (VDC) casting of billets or slabs is strongly preferred.

• Significant experience in process optimization, operational problem-solving, and technology deployment in production is a valuable asset.

• Proven track record in operational improvement.

• Capability to lead projects and inspire others through influence.

• Experience in Lean manufacturing, equipment reliability, commissioning, operational readiness, capital investment justifications, and the transfer of best practices is highly regarded.

• Proficiency in both French and English.

• Excellent communication skills.

• Demonstrated dedication to health, safety, and environmental considerations.

• Willingness to travel approximately 25% to 50% of the time, based on place of residence.

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote work options available.

• Opportunities for global career development.

• An equal-opportunity and inclusive workplace.

• A safe, respectful, and inclusive work environment.

• Commitment to health, safety, and environmental stewardship.