Operations Manager — Permanent Mold

Job overview

The Operations Manager — Permanent Mold role is onsite in Le Sueur, MN. Salary is $108,000–$115,000 per year. Le Sueur Incorporated supplies complex aluminum castings, machined castings, and plastic injection-molded components. The manager leads permanent mold and die-casting operations to meet production targets while maintaining quality, safety, cost efficiency, and continuous improvement. The role coordinates production teams with engineering and maintenance to improve operational performance.

What you'll do

• Plan and supervise daily die-casting operations
• meet production schedules
• monitor machine performance, downtime, and productivity
• optimize cycle times and equipment effectiveness
• oversee die setup, changeovers, and troubleshooting
• maintain process parameters
• reduce scrap and defects
• collaborate on root-cause analysis and corrective actions
• coordinate maintenance and equipment upgrades
• supervise and develop staff
• enforce safety and environmental compliance
• manage budgets and production costs.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

operations manager

permanent mold

die casting

production management

process improvement

quality assurance

team leadership

safety compliance

le sueur mn

le sueur inc.

$108k–$115k

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Primarily a first-shift position, with occasional work on other shifts; requires 5–10+ years of die-casting experience and 3+ years in a leadership or supervisory role.

About the employer

Le Sueur Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Aluminum Foundries (except Die-Casting). Sector: 33.