Casting Supervisor

Kobe Aluminum Automotive Products Llc; 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

Position Summary:

Supervises and coordinates the activities of the casting department in setting up and operation of casting machines in the production of aluminum casting components; develops and implements ISO9001 and IATF 16949 audits; trains workers by explaining and demonstrating work methods and techniques in accordance with quality systems; schedules production within specific cost and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervises daily operations in the department.
• Develop and implement quality systems.
• Reviews production jobs and schedules to ascertain product data, such as types, quantities, and specifications of products to plan casting department operations, and meets with manager and shift leader to explain details of jobs prior to assigning out to produce.
• Plans casting production operation, establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing products, utilizing knowledge of production process and methods, and manpower requirements. Documents production in reports and chart layout.
• Prepares operational schedules and coordinates manufacturing activities to ensure production and quality of product is in conformance to specifications
• Reviews production and operation reports and resolves operational and maintenance problems to ensure minimum cost and prevent operational delays
• Inspect equipment to ensure specific operational performance and confers with personnel to establish production, quality control standards, and continuous process improvement
• Fills out Work Order Request for repair of equipment. Coordinates with Maintenance for repairs
• Regularly reviews jobs and coordinates with department managers to ascertain and plan production schedules
• Trains operators in quality control standards, product specifications, work methods, and techniques
• Assists in developing and implementing training, monitors training, evaluates skill levels, and development of operators
• Inspects finished product for conformance to specifications
• Supervises all casting department employees and initiates personnel actions such as safety training, promotions, performance reports, transfers, discharges, disciplinary measures, and resolves workers’ grievances
• Assists in developing and implementing training, evaluates skill development of foreman and operators
• Performs other duties as required

Skills & Competencies:

• Supervisory and organizational skills; computer and mechanical skills; knowledge of casting process and properties
• Observes OSHA, EPA and Company rules and regulations concerning personal safety
• Knowledge of Kaizen and 5S
• Ability to read and comprehend basic English
• Ability to follow instructions
• Knowledge of MS office applications.
• Responsible for enforcing Company policies

Education & Experience:

• 7 + years of experience preferred in casting products for automotive industry
• 3+ years of experience preferred in a leadership role.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

• Requires constant physical activity throughout shift such as walking, sitting, standing, bending, stooping, squatting, reaching, handling, near/far vision, pushing, pulling, carrying, and lifting objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Flexible work schedule as needed with adequate notification.
• Always maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, including wearing personal protective equipment.
• Willing to work in hot/humid, cold, noisy industrial environment