Foundry 3rd Shift Supervisor: Safety, Lean & Quality

MetalTek International; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

MetalTek International in Wisconsin is seeking a hands-on 3rd Shift Foundry Supervisor. The role oversees safety, quality, productivity, and cost for the shift, with flexibility to cover 1st–3rd shifts as needed.

You will investigate issues and drive corrective actions to reduce defects and production interruptions, while managing hiring, training and daily tasks of the team. The ideal candidate has a strong foundry background, supervisory experience, and a solid understanding of lean

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of foundry experience.
• Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience.
• Engineering or technical degree preferred; equivalent foundry experience plus coursework acceptable.
• Experience in employee training.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Understanding of lean manufacturing and 5S programs.
• Basic computer skills (Excel & Word).

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety, quality, productivity and cost targets for the 3rd shift operation.
• Investigate problems and implement corrective actions to reduce non-conforming parts and interruptions.
• Manage hiring, training and day-to-day activities of direct reports to meet department goals.

Skills

Foundry experience

Supervisory experience

Lean manufacturing knowledge

5S knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Excel and Word basics

Education

Undergraduate Engineering degree

Four-year Technical degree

Job description

MetalTek International in Wisconsin is seeking a hands-on 3rd Shift Foundry Supervisor. The role oversees safety, quality, productivity, and cost for the shift, with flexibility to cover 1st–3rd shifts as needed.

You will investigate issues and drive corrective actions to reduce defects and production interruptions, while managing hiring, training and daily tasks of the team. The ideal candidate has a strong foundry background, supervisory experience, and a solid understanding of lean