Melting & Casting Production Supervisor

Apex Systems; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K with match

ESPP

HSA

EAP

Job summary

Everforth Apex is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to lead the Melting & Casting operations. You will supervise daily activities, foster a strong safety culture, and develop hourly team members while meeting production goals.

You will collaborate with Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, and Operations to drive performance and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of manufacturing leadership experience in metals environments, proven Lean knowledge, and

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience leading manufacturing or production teams.
• Experience in metals manufacturing environments strongly preferred (melting, casting, foundry, etc.).
• Proven ability to manage and motivate teams in a fast-paced production setting.
• Lean manufacturing principles, continuous improvement, root-cause problem solving, safety programs.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily operations within the Melting & Casting production area.
• Lead and support production employees to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality processes.
• Foster a safety-driven culture with accountability and teamwork.
• Provide coaching, training, and performance feedback to hourly team members.
• Monitor workflow and schedules to meet customer demands and delivery targets.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, efficiency and equipment utilization.
• Collaborate with Maintenance, Engineering, and Quality to troubleshoot and minimize downtime.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality and process optimization.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, environmental requirements, and procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Safety culture

Lean Manufacturing

ERP/MRP

Microsoft Office

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to lead operations within our Melting & Casting department. This leadership role is responsible for overseeing day-to-day production activities, supporting a strong safety culture, developing production employees, and ensuring operational goals are achieved. The ideal candidate will bring hands‑on manufacturing leadership experience, a commitment to continuous improvement, and the ability to work cross‑functionally with Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, and Operations teams to drive performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct daily operations within the Melting & Casting production area.
• Lead and support production employees to ensure safe, efficient, and high‑quality manufacturing processes.
• Foster a workplace culture centered on safety, accountability, and teamwork.
• Provide coaching, training, and performance feedback to hourly team members.
• Monitor workflow and production schedules to ensure customer demands and delivery targets are met.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, efficiency, and equipment utilization.
• Collaborate with Maintenance, Engineering, and Quality teams to troubleshoot operational issues and minimize downtime.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, and process optimization.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, environmental requirements, and operational procedures.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience leading manufacturing or production teams.
• Experience in metals manufacturing environments strongly preferred, including melting, casting, foundry operations, aluminum, copper, steel, forging, rolling, extrusion, or other heavy industrial settings.
• Proven ability to manage and motivate teams in a fast‑paced production environment.
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles, continuous improvement methodologies, root cause problem solving, and workplace safety programs.
• Strong communication, leadership, and decision‑making skills.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office applications is preferred.

What Success Looks Like

• Outstanding safety performance
• Consistent product quality
• Increased productivity and operational efficiency
• Strong employee engagement and development
• Continuous improvement across manufacturing operations

Everforth Apex

Everforth Apex is a world‑class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview:

• Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection.
• We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure.
• Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts.
• In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA.
• Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach.
• You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Equal Opportunity and Accommodations

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [e-mail] or 804-523-8228. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.

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