Foundry Supervisor - Safety & Lean Productivity Lead

Samuel, Son & Co.; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Samuel, Son & Co. is seeking a seasoned Casthouse/Foundry Supervisor in Riverside, California to oversee safety, quality, and production processes. You will lead a team of 25+ workers, interpret blueprints and job orders, and drive continuous improvement through lean practices.

The role requires at least 5 years in a casthouse/foundry, strong communication skills, and the ability to supervise across shifts while ensuring safety and compliance with company policies.

Qualifications

• Casthouse/foundry experience required (min 5 years).
• Must have computer skills – Microsoft Office; Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, blueprints, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and speak effectively to large groups and internal customers.
• Qualified in identifying diverse alloys and hardening elements.
• Ability to solve technical practical problems with limited standardization.
• Ability to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
• Understanding of lean manufacturing is a plus.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to supervise a team of 25+ employees.

Responsibilities

• Ensures workers are working in a safe manner and a safe environment as per the Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Participates in planned and unplanned audits of the plant floor and team performance
• Maintains due diligence and safety-first approach for the organization
• Communicating daily productivity and initiating continual improvement with production employees
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws
• Has the ability to interpret specifications, blueprints and job orders to workers and assign duties
• Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules, improve methods, equipment performance and quality of product
• Assists in the training of workforce in problem solving, and continuous improvement
• Confers with other supervisors to coordinate the activities necessary to drive success
• Ensure hourly payroll is completed weekly – ADP hours approved, and timesheets submitted
• Ability to read and interpret documents, communicate verbally with team members, and to write routine reports
• Bilingual a plus
• Must thrive in a fast-paced environment and familiar with KPI management

Skills

Casthouse/Foundry experience

Team supervision

Leadership

Communication

Reading blueprints

Problem solving

Safety compliance

Lean manufacturing

Bilingual

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Access

Job description

Samuel, Son & Co. is seeking a seasoned Casthouse/Foundry Supervisor in Riverside, California to oversee safety, quality, and production processes. You will lead a team of 25+ workers, interpret blueprints and job orders, and drive continuous improvement through lean practices.

The role requires at least 5 years in a casthouse/foundry, strong communication skills, and the ability to supervise across shifts while ensuring safety and compliance with company policies.