Supervisor, Foundry - 3rd Shift

MetalTek International; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

MetalTek International in Wisconsin is seeking a hands-on 3rd Shift Foundry Supervisor. The role oversees safety, quality, productivity, and cost for the shift, with flexibility to cover 1st–3rd shifts as needed.

You will investigate issues and drive corrective actions to reduce defects and production interruptions, while managing hiring, training and daily tasks of the team. The ideal candidate has a strong foundry background, supervisory experience, and a solid understanding of lean

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of foundry experience.
• Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience.
• Engineering or technical degree preferred; equivalent foundry experience plus coursework acceptable.
• Experience in employee training.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Understanding of lean manufacturing and 5S programs.
• Basic computer skills (Excel & Word).

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety, quality, productivity and cost targets for the 3rd shift operation.
• Investigate problems and implement corrective actions to reduce non-conforming parts and interruptions.
• Manage hiring, training and day-to-day activities of direct reports to meet department goals.

Skills

Foundry experience

Supervisory experience

Lean manufacturing knowledge

5S knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Excel and Word basics

Education

Undergraduate Engineering degree

Four-year Technical degree

Job description

Description

We have an opportunity in our Petro-chemical Foundry for a hands-on 3rd Shift Foundry Supervisor. The position is responsible for safety, quality, productivity, and cost of the 3rd shift operation. Have the flexibility to work 1st, 2nd and 3rd shifts as needed. This includes investigation of problems to ensure proper corrective action is implemented to reduce or eliminate non-conforming parts and production interruptions. This position is also responsible for managing all hiring, training and day to day activities of direct reports in order to attain Department goals.

Requirements

To be successful the candidate should have the following attributes, skills, or experience:

• A minimum of 5 years foundry experience.
• A minimum of 3 years supervisory experience.
• An undergraduate Engineering degree, or a four-year Technical degree is preferred, or the equivalent in Foundry related experience plus coursework.
• Experience in employee training.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Understanding of lean manufacturing and 5S programs
• Basic computer skills (Knowledge of Excel & Word)

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities

Drug Free Workplace