Foundry Supervisor, Molding Operations - 1st Shift

MetalTek International; Joachim Township (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

MetalTek International is seeking an experienced Foundry Supervisor for the Carondelet Foundry in Pevely, Missouri. This hands-on leadership role focuses on No-Bake molding and core operations, driving safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

You will guide employees, support daily production goals, and foster a performance-driven culture. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of supervisory experience in manufacturing or heavy industry, with a background in foundry molding operations and strong

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years supervisory experience in manufacturing, foundry, or heavy industrial operations.
• Experience leading No-Bake Molding/Core Operations is highly desirable.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities with focus on safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support No-Bake Molding and Core Operations to ensure safety, quality, productivity, and delivery objectives.
• Supervise, coach, train, and develop production employees while fostering a positive, accountable culture.
• Ensure molding, core-making, melt, and pour procedures are followed safely and consistently.
• Drive operational excellence by identifying opportunities to improve productivity and reduce waste.
• Collaborate with maintenance, quality, engineering, and operations to ensure successful execution.
• Lead safety initiatives and participate in hiring and employee development.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Safety focus

Team motivation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Technical education in manufacturing/engineering/metallurgy

Tools

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Continuous Improvement

Job description

Description

MetalTek International is seeking an experienced Foundry Supervisor to lead our No-Bake Molding and Core Operations team at our Carondelet Foundry in Pevely, Missouri. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives in a manufacturing environment, enjoys developing people, and is passionate about safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

The Foundry Supervisor is responsible for leading molding, core-making, and production activities while ensuring a safe, productive, and quality-focused operation. You will be responsible for guiding employees, supporting daily production goals, and driving continuous improvement initiatives throughout the department.

Candidates must possess excellent communication and organizational skills along with demonstrated problem solving and leadership abilities. Knowledge of foundry molding operations/equipment (specifically a background in No-Bake Molding) and a technical education in a related field would be helpful. Experience with melt and pour operations in the foundry is a plus. Minimum of 5 years supervisory experience is required. The candidate should be experienced in working independently and as a member of a team to meet deadlines and improve their department with solid leadership and communication skills.

Requirements

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead and support No-Bake Molding and Core Operations to ensure safety, quality, productivity, and delivery objectives are achieved.
• Supervise, coach, train, and develop production employees while fostering a positive, accountable, and team-oriented culture.
• Ensure all molding, core-making, melt, and pour procedures are followed consistently and safely.
• Drive operational excellence by identifying opportunities to improve productivity, reduce waste, and increase process efficiency.
• Monitor inventory, process control, and product quality while maintaining compliance with established standards.
• Support production scheduling and collaborate with maintenance, quality, engineering, and operations teams to ensure successful execution.
• Lead safety initiatives, conduct investigations when necessary, and reinforce MetalTek's commitment to a world-class safety culture.
• Participate in hiring, onboarding, employee development, and performance management activities.
• Maintain clear communication across departments and between shifts to ensure seamless operations.

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of supervisory experience in manufacturing, foundry, metal casting, or heavy industrial operations.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to motivate teams, drive accountability, and create a culture focused on safety, quality, and results.
• Experience working in a fast-paced production environment with responsibility for people, processes, and performance.
• Hands-on leadership style and willingness to work alongside employees when needed to support operational success.
• Ability to make decisions independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Experience with inventory control, quality systems, production scheduling, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in No-Bake Molding operations.
• Sand casting or foundry manufacturing experience.
• Knowledge of melt and pour operations.
• Technical education in manufacturing, engineering, metallurgy, or a related field.
• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Continuous Improvement experience.

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