Casting Operations Lead — Quality & Training

KOBELCO ALUMINUM AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS LLC; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

KOBELCO ALUMINUM AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS LLC in Bowling Green, KY is seeking a Casting Supervisor to supervise and coordinate the casting department's daily operations, set up and operate casting machines, and oversee QA audits to ensure ISO9001 and IATF 16949 compliance.

The role trains operators on quality standards, plans production schedules, collaborates with maintenance, and drives continuous process improvement while maintaining safety standards in a hot, industrial environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in automotive casting
• 3+ years in a leadership role
• Experience developing and implementing quality systems

Responsibilities

• Supervises daily operations in the casting department.
• Develop and implement quality systems.
• Review production jobs and schedule production to meet specifications.
• Plan casting operations, establish priorities, and document production.
• Prepare operational schedules to ensure product conformance.
• Review reports and resolve problems to minimize cost and delays.
• Inspect equipment and set quality standards for continuous improvement.
• Coordinate with Maintenance for repairs and work orders.
• Train operators on quality standards, methods, and techniques.
• Assist in training development and evaluate skill levels.

Skills

Supervisory and organizational skills

Computer and mechanical skills

Casting process knowledge

OSHA/EPA safety knowledge

Kaizen and 5S

English literacy

Instruction following

MS Office proficiency

Policy enforcement

Education

7+ years experience in automotive casting

3+ years in leadership role

Job description

KOBELCO ALUMINUM AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS LLC in Bowling Green, KY is seeking a Casting Supervisor to supervise and coordinate the casting department's daily operations, set up and operate casting machines, and oversee QA audits to ensure ISO9001 and IATF 16949 compliance.

The role trains operators on quality standards, plans production schedules, collaborates with maintenance, and drives continuous process improvement while maintaining safety standards in a hot, industrial environment.