Die Cast Shift Supervisor

Orlick Industries; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual wage reviews

Tuition reimbursement

Pension contributions

Safety boots and eyewear

Health and dental insurance

Company events

Job summary

Orlick Industries in Hamilton, Ontario is seeking a Die Cast Shift Supervisor to oversee the safe and efficient operation of the Die Cast department, ensuring production of high-quality aluminum castings.

The role requires strong leadership, hands-on debugging of die casting processes, adherence to safety rules and quality standards, and the ability to train and evaluate staff while maintaining production schedules.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of Supervisory Experience.
• Minimum 5 years of manufacturing experience at an automotive company.
• QS 9000, ISO 14001 experience required.
• IATF 16949 Experience an asset.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; detail oriented with proven time management and organizational skills.
• Proven Leadership / supervisory ability.
• Mechanically inclined; able to prioritize and multi task in a fast-paced environment.
• Team player who can work well with others.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the safe and efficient running of the Die Cast department.
• Maintain safe, continuous production and high-quality castings.
• Direct employees on work instructions, plant safety, and quality requirements.
• Ensure operators inspect parts and maintain highest quality.
• Ensure die cast work is completed efficiently and on schedule.
• Verify quality control checks and update production sheets hourly.
• Monitor breaks and performance, addressing issues promptly.
• Provide direction and training; evaluate personnel regularly.
• Follow OH&S Act and company safety rules.

Skills

Supervisory Experience

Manufacturing experience

QS 9000

ISO 14001

IATF 16949

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Time management

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Troubleshooting

Conflict resolution

Computer literate

Team player

Mechanical inclined

Prioritize and multi task

Highly organized

Self-motivated

Leadership / supervisory ability

Job description

A Die Cast Shift Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the safe and efficient running of the Die Cast department, to produce high quality aluminum castings.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates an in-depth knowledge and understanding of die casting machines, operations and troubleshooting.
• Responsible for maintaining the safe and continuous production of the Die Cast area while producing quality castings.
• Directs employees and ensures they are knowledgeable with regards to: ‘work instructions, plant safety, quality of parts, and other requirements as laid out in the job books.
• Ensures that all Die Cast Operators and Trim Press Operators are accurately inspecting the parts they are producing, and producing parts of the highest quality.
• Ensure work of the Die Cast Department is completed in an effective and efficient manner.
• Ensure that the required Quality Control checks on each job are done accurately, and that production sheets are being updated hourly by the Trim Press Operators.
• Monitor breaks and work performance of each employee, giving attention where needed.
• Provide direction and instruction to employees in the Die Cast department. Follow and enforce the quality control procedures that deal with casting problems/defects.
• Set-up production board according to priorities.
• Time Sheets: Ensure that all employee time sheets are obtained and correctly filled out (this includes overtime).
• Assist Die Cast Department Supervisor.
• Ensure all departmental personnel have received the required training and skills development to effectively perform their job. Formally evaluate departmental personnel on an annual, semi-annual and ‘as required’ basis.
• Utilize effective leadership and teambuilding techniques to develop a successful department. Motivate members of the department, treat all employees with fairness and consistency, and deal with problems promptly and consistently.
• Understand and comply with the supervisor responsibilities and rights as outlined in the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OH&S) of Ontario, as well as the Company’s safety rules and procedures.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Minimum 1 year of Supervisory Experience
• Minimum 5 years of manufacturing experience at an automotive company
• QS 9000, ISO 14001 experience required
• IATF 16949 Experience an asset
• Excellent oral and written communication skills Detail Oriented with proven time management and organizational skills Strong problem solving, troubleshooting and conflict resolution skills Computer literate Team player - able to work well with others
• Mechanically inclined
• Ability to prioritize and multi task in a fast-paced environment
• Highly organized, and self-motivated
• Proven Leadership / supervisory ability

Why join Orlick Industries?

• Annual wage reviews and increases
• Tuition reimbursement
• Pension contributions
• Cost coverage for safety work boots and prescription eye wear
• Benefits program including dental, vision care, prescription medication, and extended health care coverage
• Annual company events and holiday parties

This posting is for an existing vacancy

Orlick Industries welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment process. Please contact us at [e-mail] to request accommodation.