Foundry Supervisor - 3rd Shift

L.e.-Jones-Company-LL; Menominee (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

L.E. Jones Company L.L.C. is seeking a Foundry Supervisor for the 3rd shift in Menominee, MI. You will lead the production team to deliver quality castings on schedule while ensuring a safe working environment and adherence to company policies.

Key responsibilities include directing the weekly pouring schedule, coordinating shell molding and heat treatment plans, and collaborating with Quality, Materials, and Engineering groups to improve productivity and product quality.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirements include supervisory experience and strong organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to collaborate across teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct a foundry production team to meet quality, schedule, and cost targets.
• Ensure safety policies are followed and process improvements are implemented across the shift.
• Coordinate with engineering and quality to optimize pour plans, heat treatment, and shell molding activities.
• Monitor performance metrics, staffing levels, and training needs; enforce union contract provisions as needed.
• Maintain equipment, supplies, and a clean, organized workplace; support continuous improvement initiatives.

Job description

Position:Foundry Supervisor - 3rd Shift

Location: Menominee, MI

Job Id:128

# of Openings:1

L.E. Jones Company is seeking candidates for a Foundry Supervisor, 3rd shift.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY: Responsible for the production of quality castings necessary to manufacture product meeting customer specifications in an efficient, cost effective and timely manner. Provide leadership and direction to the production workforce ensuring the work performed is done in a safe and efficient manner.

TYPICAL DUTIES:

• Actively support and promote company Environmental, Health and Safety policies and procedures.
• Execute Weekly Pouring Schedule efficiently.
• Develop the shell molding & heat treat plans to sufficiently support the Weekly Pouring Schedule.
• Monitor cavity loss and scrap; work with Quality and Materials department personnel to meet company goals in both categories.
• Monitor and ensure established pouring, heat treatment and other foundry procedures are adhered to by production employees.
• Help to maintain and improve product quality in all foundry operations.
• Work with Engineering and Metallurgical Groups on new methods, equipment & product.
• Enforce company policies and procedures.
• Develop an adequate understanding of the union contract provisions.
• Evaluate foundry staffing needs & work with management on staffing adjustments as necessary.
• Determine departmental overtime needs and schedule accordingly.
• Assist in training of new employees.
• Assist with implementation of Quality, Productivity & Environmental certification programs.
• Actively support L.E. Jones Company continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work with maintenance department to maintain and repair equipment and support L.E. Jones Company preventative maintenance program.
• Work with Purchasing to order & maintain adequate levels of foundry production supplies.
• Maintain a clean and organized workplace.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Previous supervisory experience preferred, excellent organizational skills, Microsoft Office Skills, able to maintain a cooperative working relationship with management, peers, and subordinates; and a knowledge of foundry practices.

L.E. Jones Company L.L.C. is an Equal Opportunity Employer