1st shift - Casting Supervisor

ASTEMO ROCK SPRING, INC.; Rock Spring (AL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

ASTEMO ROCK SPRING, INC. is seeking a Supervisor for the Casting Department (Manager II, Production). The role focuses on overseeing manufacturing for quality automotive parts, with responsibility for daily counts, shift reports, and overtime planning.

You will train line leaders, maintain production targets, and drive problem-solving with root-cause analysis while reporting to management levels. This full-time exempt position emphasizes safety, quality, and delivery performance.

Qualifications

• Experience leading manufacturing shifts and teams.
• Strong problem-solving abilities with data-driven decision making.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee casting department manufacturing for quality automotive and power sport vehicle parts.
• Manage manpower allocation and shift overtime planning.
• Train line leaders on procedures and job expectations.
• Ensure daily production targets are met and report variances.
• Lead daily issue resolution and communicate across management levels.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Problem solving

Communication

Manufacturing

Job description

Job Title

Supervisor, Casting Department (Manager II, Production) – Full Time – Exempt

Company and Location

ASTEMO ROCK SPRING, INC., located in Rock Spring, GA. Operates 3 shifts, 400 employees, and supplies aluminum knuckles to Honda and Subaru.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee manufacturing efforts for quality automotive and power sport vehicle parts.
• Ensure daily counts, shift reports, and BPS board updates are complete and accurate.
• Manage manpower allocation, schedule overtime via Paycom, and place resources where needed.
• Train new line leaders on standard procedures and job expectations.
• Maintain daily production targets, report missed targets, and identify root causes.
• Lead daily line issue resolution and communicate effectively to all management levels.
• Coach and counsel line leaders and associates as required.
• Gather “5 WHY” data and present findings when customer issues arise.
• Support company goals: OSHA safety compliance, ISO 14001 environmental compliance, ethical/legal compliance, customer quality, production to plan, and delivery performance.

Safety & Environmental Responsibilities

Promote a safety‑first culture, provide training, and enforce OSHA regulations, including PPE, LOTO, machine guarding, confined spaces, and incident reporting.

Quality Responsibilities

Ensure “in process” and final products meet quality specifications; enforce work instructions, point cards, and the STOP, CALL, WAIT mentality.

Delivery and Production Accountability

Ensure planned production quantities are met, collect and complete shift paperwork accurately, and oversee line coordination during breaks and lunch shifts.

Reporting

Report safety incidents, equipment and quality issues, workflow interruptions, and complete BPS board updates hourly.

Key Metrics

• Zero safety incidents
• Zero customer quality defects
• Zero late deliveries
• Perfect attendance

Preferred Skills

• Strong problem‑solving abilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of manufacturing practices and procedures
• Ability to develop effective solutions to production problems
• Previous experience in a related field (preferred)

Physical Demands

Regular standing, hand use, occasional walking and reach; lifting up to 20 lbs routinely and up to 40 lbs occasionally.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Astemo is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or national origin.