Supervisor Foundry Molding/Pouring

Coldspring; Cold Spring (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Optical insurance

Medical FSA/HSA

Dependent Care FSA

Basic Life Plan

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

401K with Company Match

Profit Sharing (ROA)

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Jury Duty

Funeral Leave

Job summary

Coldspring is seeking a Foundry Molding/Pouring Supervisor to lead the sand molding and bronze pouring operations. You will oversee pattern placement, pouring, and related processes while driving safety, quality, and productivity improvements.

The role requires 3–5 years of supervisory foundry experience, strong communication, and a mechanical background. On-site work with a diverse benefits package is offered to full-time employees.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred or high school diploma plus foundry training and experience.
• 3–5 years of experience in a supervision role within foundry or manufacturing.
• Strong communication skills with ability to lead and train staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead sand molding and pouring operations from pattern placement to bronze pouring and related tasks.
• Identify safety hazards and enforce safety practices on the shop floor.
• Coach and develop department leads for succession to supervisor roles.
• Contribute to daily productivity improvements and adherence to cost, quality, and delivery goals.
• Manage inventory, parts, and warehouse activities; ensure testing of sand and ingots per schedule.
• Monitor TPM, 5S audits, and quality metrics; participate in cost reduction efforts.
• Conduct performance appraisals and regular coaching with direct reports.
• Collaborate in production meetings and daily shift briefings.

Skills

Strong communication

Leadership

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Safety compliance

Lean manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

High School Diploma

Foundry-related coursework (AS Foundry)

Job description

Description

Status: This is a full-time; salaried position
Hours: Monday - Thursday: 5am - 2pm & Friday: 5am - 11am

Benefits Offered to Full-time Employees: Health, Dental, Optical, Medical FSA/HSA, Dependent Care (FSA), Basic Life Plan, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, 401K with Company Match, Profit Sharing (ROA), PTO (Vacation), Holidays, Jury Duty, and Funeral Leave

JOB SUMMARY: The Foundry Molding/Pouring Supervisor is responsible for the leadership and direction of employees in the sand molding and pouring operation, from pattern placement in the mold through bronze pouring and all ancillary operations. The supervisor is responsible for process improvement as well as the total well-being of the employee as they meet their safety, quality, cost and delivery expectations.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:

• Identify and eliminate potential safety hazards and issues.
• Monitors shop floor daily activities to identify performance issues and works with employees to solve these issues and create opportunities for success.
• Performs written performance appraisals on every direct report annually and verbal check adjusts periodically.
• Works with employees to improve their well-being.
• Participates in daily supervisor/production meetings.
• Conducts daily shift meetings.
• Ensure all training is current and that employees possess the needed skills to perform the job.
• Monitor/Review/Coach the implementation of daily productivity improvements to ensure corporate goals are met.
• Monitor/Review/Coach to ensure head count matches revenue and revenue per hour goals are being met.
• Review internal and external cost of quality reports and take action on a daily basis to identify and correct quality issues.
• Lead CIT meetings as required that improve production and reduce costs.
• Monitor/Review/Coach on QCDSM Boards and AR compliance and completion.
• Monitor/Review/Coach on 5S compliance and conduct monthly 5S audit.
• Monitor/Review/Coach on daily TPM improvement opportunities.
• Monitor all major repairs in area of responsibility.
• Develops department leads and prepares them for supervisor roles.
• Receive loads of ingot and shipments at loading dock.
• Monitor and aid in reconciling ingot inventory.
• Order parts and supplies as needed/manage warehouse.
• Ensure testing of sand and ingot is done per weekly routine.
• Maintain Sand Lab and spectrometer
• 70% of the time spent in a production environment and 30% time spent doing office/desk work and some forklift operation. Must be able to lift 60 lbs. bronze plates and handle routine use of electric and pneumatic hand tools.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree Preferred, High School Diploma plus American Society of Foundry classes and appropriate experience is acceptable.
• 3-5 years' experience
• Must possess good verbal and written communication skills with a thorough understanding of foundry operations.
• Possess a strong mechanical background and be goal oriented.
• Ability to understand and create performance metrics for quality, cost and delivery.
• Must have complete knowledge of safety laws and requirements in a foundry setting.
• Must have the ability to lead and direct people.
• Should be familiar with quality and production related work instructions and lean manufacturing concepts. Understand the AFE, cost and purchasing systems and be knowledgeable of the TPM and 5S Systems.

MAKE YOUR MARK AND MAKE IT LAST

COLDSPRING IS A VETERAN-FRIENDLY, WELLNESS ORIENTED, TOBACCO-FREE COMPANY.

Coldspring is an Affinity Action Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

This is a representation of the position's entire pay grade range. Starting pay is based on an individual's skills, experience, and at the discretion of the hiring team.