Supervisor In Training

Metal Technologies; Ravenna (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Metal Technologies is seeking a Supervisor in Training to oversee daily operations in our Michigan foundry environment. The role involves supervising and directing staff across melting, molding, finishing, and quality control, with a focus on safety, productivity, and process adherence.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in a foundry setting, strong leadership, and excellent communication to coordinate multiple tasks and maintain quality standards in a fast-paced plant.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising and/or directing employees.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment and follow procedures.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct employees in assigned department.
• Oversee melting, inoculation, refractory work, and ladle repair as needed.
• Oversee molding operations, core and tooling preparation as assigned.
• Direct finishing, shipping and quality departments to meet production goals.
• Train employees in safe work practices and maintain clean, organized work areas.
• Ensure product conformances and stop production if quality problems arise.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

PC skills

Multitasking

Foundry operations

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

PC software

Job description

Who We Are

Metal Technologies is a premier metal casting company that uses modern technology and a highly productive workforce to produce the best quality product. Since 1997, we have been a privately held, family-owned company. Metal Technologies produces high quality gray iron, ductile iron, austempered ductile and value-added machining for a variety of industries. Each foundry has unique processes and capabilities that complement specific product families and specifications. As a growing company, Metal Technologies offers a wide range of challenging and exciting career opportunities. If you are looking for a progressive company that promotes and rewards individual achievement, consider applying for a position with us.

MTI is committed to building and maintaining a culture of excellence through an adherence to our values:

• Faith.We honor God in everything we do.
• Family. We are family.
• Spirit.We can do this.
• Vision.We create opportunity.
• Rigor.We focus on process.

Who We Are

Metal Technologies is a premier metal casting company that uses modern technology and a highly productive workforce to produce the best quality product. Since 1997, we have been a privately held, family-owned company. Metal Technologies produces high quality gray iron, ductile iron, austempered ductile and value-added machining for a variety of industries. Each foundry has unique processes and capabilities that complement specific product families and specifications. As a growing company, Metal Technologies offers a wide range of challenging and exciting career opportunities. If you are looking for a progressive company that promotes and rewards individual achievement, consider applying for a position with us.

MTI is committed to building and maintaining a culture of excellence through an adherence to our values:

• Faith.We honor God in everything we do.
• Family. We are family.
• Spirit.We can do this.
• Grit.We enjoy getting our hands dirty.
• Vision.We create opportunity.
• Rigor.We focus on process.

We offer a diverse and inclusive variety of benefits. At MTI we believe that taking care of our employees means to ensure that they can live healthy balanced lives which results in better work performance.

General Summary

The role involves supervising and directing employees, as well as acquiring knowledge of operations and supervisor responsibilities in the assigned department within the manufacturing environment.

Principle Duties And Responsibilities

• Utilize manpower and equipment to maximize productivity while ensuring quality standards are maintained.
• Oversee all melting operations, inoculation, refractory work, and ladle repair as assigned.
• Oversee all molding operations, core and tooling preparation as assigned.
• Oversee finishing, shipping and quality departments as assigned.
• Direct the workforce to produce, process and inspect castings in accordance with procedures and work instructions.
• Continuously train employees in safe work practices.
• Direct employees to maintain a clean and orderly work area.
• Ensure that all iron poured, and molds made are within established parameters to ensure quality product. Has the authority to stop the production line should quality problems occur.
• Ensure that all castings are processed, stored, and shipped to meet customer requirements. Has the authority to reject any container of finished castings or to stop shipment of any casting.

Knowledge, Skill, And Ability Requirements

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to deal effectively with diverse groups of people.
• Knowledge of PC's and related software.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to effectively supervise employees.

Working Conditions

• The Supervisor in Training will reside in the office and on the production floor. Must be able to adhere to conditions of the plant.

Education And Experience Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience supervising and/or directing employees.
• 3-5 years foundry experience with Disamatic molding and electric furnace knowledge preferred.

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.