Casting Operations Lead - Quality, Kaizen & Training

Kobelco Aluminum Automotive Products; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kobe Aluminum Automotive Products Llc seeks a Casting Department Supervisor to oversee the setup and operation of casting machines for aluminum automotive components. Lead quality audits (ISO 9001, IATF 16949), train staff, and schedule production to meet cost and quality standards.

You will supervise casting staff, implement Kaizen and 5S practices, and drive continuous improvement while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance across shifts.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in casting for automotive applications.
• 3+ years in a leadership role preferred.
• Ability to supervise and coordinate multiple activities to meet quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily casting department operations and coordinate staff.
• Develop and implement quality systems and ISO/IATF audits.
• Review production jobs and schedules to plan casting operations and resources.
• Plan production sequences, document production in reports, and coordinate with managers.
• Ensure production and product quality meet specifications and cost targets.
• Inspect equipment, establish standards, and drive continuous improvement.
• Coordinate repairs with Maintenance and process issues with shifts.
• Train operators on quality standards, work methods, and techniques.
• Evaluate training effectiveness and develop operator skills.
• Address safety and regulatory requirements in daily activities.
• Manage personnel actions, safety training, and performance documentation.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Organizational skills

Casting process knowledge

OSHA/EPA rules

Kaizen & 5S

English literacy

MS Office

Job description

Kobe Aluminum Automotive Products Llc seeks a Casting Department Supervisor to oversee the setup and operation of casting machines for aluminum automotive components. Lead quality audits (ISO 9001, IATF 16949), train staff, and schedule production to meet cost and quality standards.

You will supervise casting staff, implement Kaizen and 5S practices, and drive continuous improvement while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance across shifts.