What is the role of a Director, Castings & Forgings Commodity Leader at Jobgether?

The Director, Castings & Forgings Commodity Leader position at Jobgether is a Full-time or part-time position opportunity in the General Business field.

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United States, Other / Non-US, United States

What type of employment is offered for this Director, Castings & Forgings Commodity Leader role?

Full-time or part-time position

What is the expected salary for this Director, Castings & Forgings Commodity Leader job?

Compensation will be discussed during the hiring process.

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Director, Castings & Forgings Commodity Leader at Jobgether

Director, Castings & Forgings Commodity Leader

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Director, Castings & Forgings Commodity Leader in the United States.

This senior leadership role sits at the heart of a global aerospace supply chain, driving strategy and performance across the Castings & Forgings commodity. You will lead cross-functional alignment between sourcing, engineering, supplier quality, and operations teams to elevate supplier capability, ensure quality containment, and strengthen long-term supply resilience. With responsibility for crisis management, transition execution, and continuous improvement initiatives, you will play a key role in safeguarding operational excellence. The position combines strategic oversight with hands-on engagement at supplier sites nationwide. This is a high-visibility opportunity for a seasoned leader ready to influence performance at scale while shaping the future of advanced manufacturing partnerships.

Accountabilities:

Lead commodity-level supplier development strategy for Castings & Forgings, aligning cross-functional stakeholders across sourcing, engineering, quality, and operations.
Oversee supplier performance improvement initiatives, including containment actions, Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) processes, and structured recovery plans.
Direct teams responsible for monitoring supplier KPIs (leading and lagging indicators), ensuring measurable progress toward quality and delivery targets.
Identify high-risk or high-impact supplier sites and prioritize engagement aligned with procurement and sourcing strategies.
Facilitate supplier kick-offs, performance reviews, and executive-level communications to reinforce accountability and expectations.
Guide supplier assessments using structured evaluation tools to determine capability, maturity, and readiness for transition or exit from containment phases.
Support escalation management and deploy rapid response or tiger teams to stabilize performance during critical disruptions.
Provide leadership during supplier transitions (greenfield and brownfield), ensuring seamless scope transfer and sustained operational capability post-transition.

Requirements:

U.S. citizenship required.
Bachelors degree with at least 14 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with a minimum of 12 years of experience.
Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience with casting manufacturing technologies (e.g., sand casting, investment casting); forging experience strongly preferred.
At least 5 years of project management experience in greenfield and/or brownfield industrial environments.
Minimum 5 years of direct people leadership experience.
Strong background in supplier quality, RCCA methodologies, crisis management, and performance improvement within materials/metallurgy domains.
Demonstrated ability to interpret complex data sets, manage KPIs, and lead cross-functional improvement initiatives.
Knowledge of aerospace industry standards (e.g., AS9100), APQP processes, Lean/Six Sigma methodologies (Green Belt or higher preferred).
Excellent communication and executive presentation skills.
Ability to travel at least 40% to supplier sites; residence in the U.S. Midwest region preferred.

Benefits:

Competitive salary range of $186,200 $353,800 USD (based on experience, location, and qualifications).
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation eligibility (where applicable).
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Generous 401(k) plan with employer match and additional retirement contributions.
Minimum of three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees, plus paid holidays.
Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment programs.
Life insurance, disability coverage, and optional supplemental insurance plans (pet, home, auto, critical illness, legal, identity protection).
Parental leave, adoption assistance, fertility and family planning support.
Employee Assistance Program with free counseling sessions.
Wellness incentives, virtual healthcare options, and second-opinion medical programs.
Remote work flexibility with travel requirements as needed.

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