Foundry Supervisor

Mueller Water Products; Albertville (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with 5% company match

Tuition reimbursement program

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Job summary

Mueller Water Products in Albertville, Alabama, seeks a Foundry Supervisor to manage and direct all manufacturing activities in the foundry operation. The role focuses on enhancing productivity and efficiency, ensuring safety compliance, and developing hourly employees through effective supervision.

You will collaborate with multiple departments and manage HR communications, while also conducting safety audits and quality inspections. A strong background in foundry operations and team-building skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 2 to 5 years hands-on experience in a foundry or similar environment.
• Experience with molding equipment and induction heating furnaces.
• Proven track record of productivity and quality improvement.

Responsibilities

• Conduct safety audits.
• Perform quality inspections.
• Facilitate HR communications.
• Drive daily KATA improvements.
• Manage NPD process development and execution.

Skills

Hands-on experience in a foundry environment

Expertise in ISO 9001 procedures

Union workforce supervision

Strong work ethic

Team-building skills

Education

High School Diploma; some college preferred

Job description

Foundry Supervisor

Foundry Supervisor manages and directs all manufacturing activities/tasks in the foundry operation through hourly employees. The role promotes safety awareness and meets the operational plan in accordance with production schedules. It interacts with Engineering, Production Control, and Maintenance to maximize productivity and efficiency of manufacturing assets. It utilizes outside vendors, consultants, and subcontractors in conjunction with the Engineering and Purchasing Departments to supplement company resources when required. The supervisor recommends changes and/or improvements in methods, procedures, and equipment necessary to achieve continuous improvement of quality, efficiency, and productivity. The role actively participates in the development of hourly employees and recognizes training needs and weaknesses requiring improvement. It deals effectively with disciplinary procedures and enforces that all hourly employees perform their tasks in accordance with the provisions of the current union agreement.

Key responsibilities include:

• Safety audits
• Quality inspections
• HR communications
• Daily KATA improvements
• NPD process development and execution

Qualifications

• High School Diploma; some college preferred.
• 2 to 5 years hands‑on experience in a foundry environment or similar application.
• Experience in high‑volume foundry cast products operations and in ISO 9001 procedures using molding equipment, induction heating furnaces, lost foam processes, core making and cleaning preparation.
• Must have a demonstrable and proven track record of bottom‑line profitability impact, productivity/quality improvement, and be skilled at union workforce supervision.
• Must possess strong work ethic, outgoing and assertive personality, and excellent team‑building skills with subordinates and peers.

Compensation & Benefits

Mueller offers an excellent salary and benefits package. Current benefit offerings include medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) plan with 5% company match; Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP); short‑term and long‑term disability benefits; vacation; 100% paid parental leave; tuition reimbursement program; student debt retirement matching; well‑being program; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); company‑provided life insurance; supplemental insurance at group rates; and more.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Mueller Water Products, Inc., as well as its subsidiaries, are equal‑employment employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, and/or expression), age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In keeping with its obligations under applicable federal, state, and local law, Mueller will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

E‑Verify Participation

This employer participates in E‑Verify. The system compares information from an employee’s Form I‑9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records. This notice applies to all applicants and employees, including those hired to work remotely.