Foundry Lead - Shift Supervisor, Process & Safety Champion

Air Comfort, Inc; Watertown (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Spuncast, Inc. is seeking a Foundry Leadperson to oversee safe, efficient shift operations in a centrifugal foundry. You will lead a skilled team, ensure productivity and quality, and support process improvements within a safety-focused environment.

You will coordinate melt and casting activities, manage material inventories, and drive continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining compliance with safety protocols. This role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and hands-on mentoring.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' melt and casting operations experience in a centrifugal foundry environment.
• Experience in training or developing personnel is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of foundry operations and use of operation manuals and related programs.
• Ability to read technical manuals and interpret instructions.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate activities of personnel in the foundry, maintenance, and sandblast departments during shifts.
• Oversee pre-production shift preparations including setup of melting units and casting machines.
• Monitor metals inventory and assist with production scheduling for foundry operations.
• Ensure department operations focus on productivity, cost control and safety.
• Collaborate with foundry foreman to identify and fix procedural issues.
• Train and develop team members in foundry techniques and safety practices.
• Recommend improvements to foundry operations including cost reduction, quality, and safety initiatives.
• Coordinate with supervisors and other departments to ensure smooth workflow.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment following safety protocols.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and team-based projects.
• Perform other duties including overtime as required.

Skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Independent work

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

D.I. foundry programs

Ferrite foundry programs

Job description

Spuncast, Inc. is seeking a Foundry Leadperson to oversee safe, efficient shift operations in a centrifugal foundry. You will lead a skilled team, ensure productivity and quality, and support process improvements within a safety-focused environment.

You will coordinate melt and casting activities, manage material inventories, and drive continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining compliance with safety protocols. This role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and hands-on mentoring.