Supervisor – Foundry Molding/Pouring

Dahl Consulting; Cold Spring (MN); On-site; USD 76,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

401(k) match

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Dahl Consulting, in Cold Spring, MN, seeks a Supervisor for Foundry Molding & Pouring to oversee sand molding and bronze pouring operations. You will lead a production team, drive safety, quality, and cost improvements, and ensure timely delivery in a direct-hire role.

The role emphasizes leadership, lean manufacturing, TPM/5S, and developing department leads while maintaining production schedules and cost targets.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in foundry operations, metal casting, manufacturing supervision, or a related production environment.
• Strong understanding of sand molding, metal pouring, and foundry production processes.
• Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to coach, motivate, and direct employees.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of workplace safety regulations and best practices within an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Experience with continuous improvement and lean manufacturing principles.
• Familiarity with TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) and 5S methodologies.
• Ability to lift up to 60 pounds and regularly work in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to operate forklifts and production equipment safely.

Responsibilities

• Promote and maintain a safe work environment by identifying and addressing potential hazards.
• Supervise daily shop floor activities, monitor performance, and coach employees to improve productivity and efficiency.
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing feedback and development opportunities.
• Support employee engagement, well-being, and professional growth.
• Lead daily shift meetings and participate in production and supervisor meetings.
• Ensure required training is completed and employees possess the skills necessary to perform their roles safely and effectively.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, quality, and cost reduction.
• Monitor staffing levels and labor performance to support operational and revenue goals.
• Review quality metrics and corrective actions to address internal and external quality concerns.
• Lead Continuous Improvement Team (CIT) activities and other operational improvement efforts.
• Monitor and coach adherence to QCDSM, accountability reporting, 5S, TPM, and other lean manufacturing programs.
• Conduct monthly 5S audits and support daily TPM improvement opportunities.
• Coordinate and oversee major equipment repairs within the department.
• Develop department leads and prepare high-potential employees for future leadership opportunities.
• Receive incoming raw material shipments and outgoing deliveries.
• Monitor and assist with ingot inventory reconciliation and material management.
• Order parts, supplies, and manage warehouse inventory as needed.
• Ensure routine testing of sand and ingot materials is completed according to established schedules.
• Maintain sand laboratory equipment and spectrometer systems.
• Spend approximately 70% of time in the production environment and 30% performing administrative and office duties.
• Operate forklifts and use electric and pneumatic hand tools as required.

Skills

Foundry operations

Leadership

Safety compliance

Continuous improvement

Lean manufacturing

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Job description

Title: Supervisor – Foundry Molding/Pouring

Location: Cold Spring, MN

Job Type: Permanent/Direct-Hire

Schedule: Monday – Thursday 5am-2pm & Friday 5am-11am

Compensation: $76,471 - $90,813 annually

Industry: Construction

About The Role

Our recruiting firm is partnering with a well-established manufacturer specializing in architectural stone, bronze memorials, and custom cast metal products to identify a Supervisor - Foundry Molding & Pouring. This leadership role oversees the daily operations of the sand molding and bronze pouring departments, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality production.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in foundry operations, employee leadership, continuous improvement, and manufacturing best practices. This position plays a key role in driving safety, quality, cost, and delivery performance while developing team members and supporting operational excellence.

Job Description

As the Foundry Molding & Pouring Supervisor, you will lead employees and production activities throughout the molding and pouring process, from pattern placement through bronze pouring and related operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote and maintain a safe work environment by identifying and addressing potential hazards.
• Supervise daily shop floor activities, monitor performance, and coach employees to improve productivity and efficiency.
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing feedback and development opportunities.
• Support employee engagement, well-being, and professional growth.
• Lead daily shift meetings and participate in production and supervisor meetings.
• Ensure required training is completed and employees possess the skills necessary to perform their roles safely and effectively.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, quality, and cost reduction.
• Monitor staffing levels and labor performance to support operational and revenue goals.
• Review quality metrics and corrective actions to address internal and external quality concerns.
• Lead Continuous Improvement Team (CIT) activities and other operational improvement efforts.
• Monitor and coach adherence to QCDSM, accountability reporting, 5S, TPM, and other lean manufacturing programs.
• Conduct monthly 5S audits and support daily TPM improvement opportunities.
• Coordinate and oversee major equipment repairs within the department.
• Develop department leads and prepare high-potential employees for future leadership opportunities.
• Receive incoming raw material shipments and outgoing deliveries.
• Monitor and assist with ingot inventory reconciliation and material management.
• Order parts, supplies, and manage warehouse inventory as needed.
• Ensure routine testing of sand and ingot materials is completed according to established schedules.
• Maintain sand laboratory equipment and spectrometer systems.
• Spend approximately 70% of time in the production environment and 30% performing administrative and office duties.
• Operate forklifts and use electric and pneumatic hand tools as required.

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in foundry operations, metal casting, manufacturing supervision, or a related production environment.
• Strong understanding of sand molding, metal pouring, and foundry production processes.
• Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to coach, motivate, and direct employees.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting capability.
• Ability to establish, interpret, and manage performance metrics related to quality, cost, and delivery.
• Knowledge of workplace safety regulations and best practices within an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Experience with continuous improvement and lean manufacturing principles.
• Familiarity with quality systems, TPM (Total Productive Maintenance), and 5S methodologies.
• Ability to lift up to 60 pounds and regularly work in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to operate forklifts and production equipment safely.

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Industrial Technology, Business, or a related field.
• Completion of American Foundry Society (AFS) coursework or other foundry-related training.
• Experience with purchasing systems, cost management, and inventory control.
• Previous experience leading continuous improvement initiatives.
• Knowledge of spectrometer operation, sand testing procedures, and laboratory equipment maintenance.
• Experience developing team leads and succession planning for supervisory roles.

Benefits

Our client’s benefits include profit sharing, a 401(K) match, training and career growth opportunities, professional development, financial services, on-site coaching and wellness counseling, and much more.

Equal Opportunity Statement

As an equal opportunity employer, Dahl Consulting welcomes candidates of all backgrounds and experiences to apply. If this position sounds like the right opportunity for you, we encourage you to take the next step and connect with us. We look forward to meeting you!

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