Foundry Production Supervisor

Job Description

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in casthouse or foundry operations.
• Proven supervisory experience leading production teams of 25 or more employees.
• Strong knowledge of aluminum alloys, alloy identification, and hardening elements.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, blueprints, specifications, safety procedures, and equipment operating instructions.
• Experience managing production schedules, operational KPIs, and manufacturing performance.
• Strong technical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to prepare reports, communicate effectively with employees and management, and deliver clear operational instructions.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Experience implementing lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Familiarity with ADP payroll and timekeeping systems.
• Bilingual communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

This position is responsible for supervising a team of 25 or more employees, managing production schedules, monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs), and maintaining a safe and productive work environment.

• Lead daily casthouse and foundry operations to achieve production, safety, quality, and efficiency goals.
• Promote a safety-first culture and ensure compliance with applicable occupational health and safety regulations.
• Conduct scheduled and unscheduled safety audits, production inspections, and employee performance evaluations.
• Monitor daily productivity, identify operational challenges, and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Supervise, train, and develop a team of 25 or more production employees.
• Interpret blueprints, technical specifications, production orders, and operating procedures to assign work and coordinate production activities.
• Establish and adjust work procedures to meet production schedules, improve equipment performance, reduce downtime, and maintain product quality.
• Monitor production KPIs and implement corrective actions to improve operational performance.
• Support lean manufacturing practices, problem-solving initiatives, and process improvements.
• Collaborate with other supervisors, maintenance, quality, and management teams to ensure efficient operations.
• Ensure accurate weekly payroll processing, including ADP time approvals and employee timesheet submissions.
• Prepare production reports, communicate performance expectations, and provide regular operational updates.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and applicable employment regulations.

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Founded by veterans of the staffing industry, Staffing Force is a recognized leader in the staffing industry, serving customers ranging from the Fortune 500 to medium-sized businesses and entrepreneurial start-ups.