Foundry Production Supervisor

Job Description

Palmer Foundry is seeking a production supervisor to oversee the daily operations of the foundry to ensure the safe, efficient, and cost-effective production of high-quality aluminum castings. This role supervises all production employees, monitors workflow, maintains quality standards, and ensures we are in compliance with all OSHA and environmental regulations.

This position may require access to export-controlled technology or software source code that is subject to export controls restrictions under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”) and will therefore be required to meet eligibility criteria under ITAR and EAR regulations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Production & Operations

• Supervise and coordinate all daily foundry production activities, including Core making, Molding, Melting, Pouring, Knockout, Cut-off, CNC, Grinding, and Finishing/ Shipping
• Lead, train, and motivate production personnel to meet production, quality, shipping, and safety goals
• Manage staffing, scheduling, performance evaluations, and employee development
• Monitor production schedules and ensure orders are completed on time
• Inspect production processes and finished product to maintain quality standards
• Oversee resin-to-catalyst ratios for sand mixes
• Monitor furnace operations, degassing procedure, pouring temperatures, and casting processes
• Track all consumables used during production. Compute amounts of stock and supplies required for operations based on production schedules
• Maintain accurate production records, shift reports, and inventory documentation
• Implement continuous improvements initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce scrap/rework

Team Leadership & Safety

• Guarantee strict compliance with PPE and OSHA standards
• Educate team members on no-bake molding techniques
• Conduct reviews and resolve personnel issues quickly

Quality Assurance

• Interface with others in the organization to ensure customer deadlines are met
• Inspect and measure parts and products to verify conformance to specifications and adherence to standardized work instructions
• Check mold hardness, venting, and core alignment
• Analyze scrap data to eliminate casting flaws
• Direct workers in adjusting equipment to repair products which fail to meet standards
• Develop, recommend, and/or implement measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product

Experience &

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required. Associate or bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, business, or related field preferred
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of supervisory experience
• Direct experience with aluminum (or non-ferrous) melting & casting methods a plus

Technical

Skills:

• Proficiency with manufacturing ERP software, time-tracking systems, and Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook)
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing, 5S, root-cause analysis, corrective-action methods
• Excellent leadership, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Understanding of aluminum, dross management, and thermal analysis are a plus

Competencies: To perform the job successfully, the supervisor should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Leadership - Exhibit confidence in self and others, inspire and motivate others to perform well, provide vision and inspiration to peers and subordinates, and give appropriate recognition.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritize and plan work activities, use time efficiently, set goals and objectives, organize or schedule other people and their tasks, and develop realistic action plans
• Interpersonal - Focus on solving conflict, maintain confidentiality, listen to others without interrupting, keep emotions under control, and remain open to ideas.
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