Cast House Supervisor

Location:

St.Augustine, FL, US, 32086 Career area:
Production Department:
Shift D Job Type: Permanent Apply by:
This position will be posted until filled

Hydro Extrusions is a world‑leading aluminium extrusion business counting around 100 production sites in 40 countries and employing 20,000 people. Through our unique combination of local expertise, global network, and unmatched R&D capabilities, we can offer everything from standard profiles to advanced development and manufacturing for most industries. Since 1905, Hydro has turned natural resources into valuable products for people and businesses with a focus on a safe and good workplace for our 30,000 employees in more than 140 locations.

• Retirement Savings Plans with Company Match/Contributions
• Education Assistance
• Bonus Plan Eligibility

The Cast House Supervisor oversees daily cast house operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and high‑quality production. This role is responsible for leading and developing employees, monitoring performance metrics such as production rates and efficiency, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. The supervisor supports compliance with Hydro’s quality and management systems, promotes a strong safety culture, and collaborates with forepersons to optimize processes, resolve issues, and meet production targets.

This position reports to the Cast House Manager.

Continental night shift, Off every other weekend

• Oversee the operation of all processes throughout Cast House
• Directly responsible for the safety and development of employees
• Interview prospective employees as requested by the Human Resources department
• Maintain records for his/her shift concerning pounds per hour, efficiency, utilization, and recovery rates
• Direct and coach the foreperson in his/her area
• Develop and monitor remelt processes
• Conduct daily visual inspections in the department to detect safety concerns
• Help forepersons increase production rates and establish new procedures
• Monitor housekeeping
• Establish reasonable production rates on new jobs
• Ensure all inspection reports are completed on his/her shift
• Prepare monthly safety reports
• Perform special projects at the department manager’s request
• Attend monthly safety meetings
• Support and maintain established Hydro Quality and Management System
• Maintain a high level of trust and transparency at all times
• Report all quality‑related issues to the process supervisor promptly
• Participate in the investigation of incidents using tools such as 5‑why and root cause analysis
• Sponsor and support all Continuous Reliability Improvement standards and practices through implemented predictive measures
• Other duties as assigned

• 5 years’ experience in the aluminium casting, extrusion, or related industry
• 5 years of prior supervisory experience in an industrial plant
• In‑depth knowledge of the casting process, operation of equipment, aluminium alloys and standards, use of precision instruments, and customer orders and specifications
• Experience with ISO 9000 and/or ISO/TS 16949 Quality Systems

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred or equivalent experience where similar knowledge is acquired
• Experience with Lean Six Sigma a plus
• Ability to use various systems to track, understand, report, and improve all KPIs
• Adaptable to change
• Results oriented
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing effectively with supervisors, peers, and subordinates
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, set priorities, and meet deadlines

Hydro in North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer where all phases of employment are based strictly upon the qualifications of the individual as related to the work requirements of the position. This policy is applied without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, marital status or any other category protected by law.

We strive to provide equal opportunities for all to contribute and succeed with us.