Foundry Supervisor

Core Responsibilities: Shift Leadership: Coordinate and manage hourly foundry operators. Lead pre-shift safety/toolbox talks and delegate daily casting/furnace assignments. Production Oversight: Monitor equipment (e.g., induction furnaces, molding lines) to ensure casting processes meet specifications and quotas. Minimize scrap rates and adjust production workflows to accommodate priority orders. Safety & Compliance: Enforce strict adherence to PPE standards, OSHA regulations, and company safety protocols. Ensure the 5S/housekeeping standards are maintained on the floor at all times. Quality Control: Ensure operators follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) during melting, pouring, and pit practices. Verify that casted products meet tolerance and customer requirements. Training & Development: Onboard new operators, conduct training on correct work methods, and cross-train team members on different foundry machines.

Administrative Duties: Maintain accurate shift logs, record downtime and production metrics, and conduct performance or disciplinary discussions when necessary.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Experience: 35+ years of hands-on foundry or heavy manufacturing experience, ideally with previous supervisory experience. Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of metallurgy, induction/vacuum furnace operations, core making, and pouring/pit practices.

Skills: Ability to read blueprints and utilize shop math, strong mechanical aptitude, and familiarity with lean manufacturing or continuous improvement principles. Physical & Environmental Demands: Must be comfortable standing, walking, and working in extreme temperatures, high-heat, and loud environments for the duration of the night shift