Ceramics Casting Supervisor

LECO; Benton Harbor (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

LECO, located in St. Joseph, Michigan, seeks a supervisor for Technical Ceramics Manufacturing. The role manages daily production activities, ensuring timely scheduling of parts, proper oven operation, and adherence to quality and safety standards.

The candidate will lead a team, hire and train staff, and drive process improvements. A high school diploma is required, with a broad knowledge of tooling, fixturing, machine repair, kilns, and setup. This is a full-time on-site position.

Qualifications

• Read blueprints and interpret manufacturing drawings.
• Operate and set up equipment used in ceramics manufacturing.
• Demonstrate strong organizational and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Schedule production flow and material/time planning.
• Oversee oven operation and process quality control.
• Enforce safety, policies, and disciplinary procedures as needed.
• Hire and train new staff, provide coaching and performance feedback.
• Assist in design and tooling discussions for molds/fixtures.
• Ensure proper paperwork for new part numbers and system records.
• Audit processes and participate in departmental improvements.

Skills

Read blueprints

Precision measuring tools

Leadership skills

Manufacturing setup

Machine operations

Tooling & fixturing

Kilns knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

For over 90 years, LECO has been a leader in the development and production of world class laboratory instruments delivering state of the art products nationwide and across the globe. Located in St. Joseph, Michigan, LECO continues to be a family-owned company that understands the value of shared interests, long-term stability, loyalty, and trust.

Schedule

Full Time: 5:00am – 1:30pm

Position Summary

Supervise the daily activities of Technical Ceramics Manufacturing.

Position Responsibilities

• Schedule all aspects of production to include time and ordering of material, tooling, and operating supplies
• Initiate routing of parts
• Insure proper oven operation
• Enforce quality procedures
• Enforce area and corporate policies
• Review employee’s job performance
• Carry out disciplinary procedures
• Hire new employees
• Devise and implement training procedures
• Ensure the area is operating in a safe and productive manner
• Assume functions of all other area employees
• Initiate purchase requisition and material order forms
• Approve deviations and release for urgent production needs
• Initiate EARs
• Assist in design of molds and fixtures
• Initiate proper paper work when entering new part number in system
• Approve records indicated by process or record
• Authorize changes/additions to procedures in the Department manual
• Assist in Auditing

Position Requirements

• Read blueprints
• Use of precision measuring tools
• Demonstrate organizational and leadership skills
• Knowledge of setup, mixing, and machine operations
• A broad range of knowledge encompassing tooling, fixturing, machine repair, and kilns

Education/Certifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent

EOE M/F/VET/Disability