Shift Supervisor - Production

Gibbs Die Casting Corp.; Henderson (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in die casting is seeking a Shift Supervisor for their second shift. The role involves overseeing plant operations, managing production flow, ensuring quality standards, and leading team development. Ideal candidates will have previous leadership experience and a high school diploma or GED. This position contributes significantly to manufacturing efficiency and ensures safety and quality in the production process.

Qualifications

• Two years experience in plant manufacturing, preferably in casting.
• Two years leadership experience in a manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Supervises production operations and manages workflow.
• Coordinates training and development of team members.
• Monitors production data and quality issues.

Skills

Leadership

Production Management

Quality Control

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Gibbs Die Casting Federal, Henderson, Kentucky, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 5:00 AM | Expires Friday, August 1, 2025 at 4:59 AM

Gibbs Die Casting is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and as such will recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetics, physical or mental disability, or other protected characteristic.

SHIFT SUPERVISOR – 2 nd SHIFT

This salary, exempt position, supervises plant operations for assigned shift by adhering to company policies and procedures, ensuring safe work practices are followed.

Ensures customers receive a quality die cast product by performing accurate and timely procedures for casting die and trim press setups, changeovers, and sleeve changes.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervises the production operations including casting and finishing press setups, changeovers and sleeve changes.
• Manages floor work activities required to keep an orderly flow of production without unnecessary interruptions.
• Leads and assists the operators and support technicians as required, minimizing downtime.
• Monitors all electronic production data, hourly data reports, machine parameters, machine faults, and quality issues.
• Coordinates labor as needed to maintain production, including relieving for breaks, lunch, etc.
• Coordinates appropriate training and development of new and existing team members.
• Leads shift meetings and communicate needs to management as needs arise.
• Communicates with process engineering and mold design regarding process improvements for continuous improvement, mold change reduction and cycle time goals.
• Ensures cells are completely set up and ready for production.
• Monitors and communicates customer quality requirements.
• Assists Operators and Tool Room Technicians in analyzing die problems and preparing the tool cart.
• Performs general audits and maintains correct tools and supplies for all equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.
• Meets all physical and environmental requirements.
• Follows all Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality Policy regulations including the proper use of all required personal protective equipment.

REQUIREMENTS

Education: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.

Experience: Two years experience in plant manufacturing, preferably casting or related manufacturing foundry experience; Two years leadership experience.

Applicants must be authorized to work for an employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Management has the right to revise this description at any time. The job description is not a contract for employment, and either you or the employer may terminate employment at any time, for any reason as outlined in the employee manual or other written agreement.

Equal Opportunity Employer: including disability/veteran

Gibbs Die Casting Federal, Henderson, Kentucky, United States of America