Foundry Supervisor

Summary: The Foundry Supervisor is responsible for all activities related to the foundry. This position manages, coordinates and ensures manufacturing short and long-term goals are achieved within designated timelines.

We are currently looking for a results-oriented Foundry Supervisor with at least five (5) years of recent relevant experience in running a highly efficient Foundry. This person will have a dramatic impact on implementing new process and procedures in regards to management of projects and work orders. Direct maintenance of all Foundry equipment; inventory and accessories in the Foundry area by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

• Maintain and give updates to the shops production schedule.
• Communicate all work in progress and inform upper management of potential problems with agreed deadlines.
• Work with the planning team to establish work schedule which reflects the shop capacity.
• Coach and train operators to make quality parts, safely.
• Provide training in production, in-process quality inspection, material handling, equipment safety, and hazardous materials.
• Plan jobs and preventive maintenance to fully utilize the foundry resources, and monitor employees and equipment to ensure they are running at optimal efficiencies.
• Sort and dispense of non-conforming materials in accordance with established Quality Control guidelines.
• Increase production and quality, decrease scrap, and constantly improve processes.
• Continuous process improvement, lean, 5S
• Provides additional support to the department as needed.

Experience

• Strong people manager with a proven record of team building
• Proven ability to influence and drive measurable results
• Strong leadership skills including the ability to prioritize
• Experience with IBM AS-400, Infor XA

Personal Attributes

• High energy level, persistent and positive attitude.
• Results-oriented, hands on mentality, driven to achieve
• Ability to plan, organize, and direct multi-shift work force.
• Ability to effectively communicate at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work through conflicts, gain trust and persuasively influence outcomes
• Uncompromising personal integrity and a high level of personal respect for all individuals

Education

Bachelor’s Degree Preferred