Casting Supervisor

Radius Recycling•McMinnville, OR

About The Position

The Casting Supervisor coordinates caster operations and personnel training, supervises the Refractory Department and mold repairs, and coordinates caster maintenance and repairs with the Maintenance and Electrical Supervisors. The role maintains appropriate inventory levels for molds, parts, and related materials; monitors Melt Shop supplies and purchasing needs; and supports caster-related 5S and continuous improvement activities. It leads and directs Melt Shop employees, reviews safety and work procedures, and requires all work to be performed safely in accordance with applicable rules and regulations. Work hours are as needed. Work is performed approximately 95% indoors and 5% outdoors, with exposure to all weather conditions. Potential exposures include hot billets, rain, cold, noise, fumes, heat, chemicals, and the high heat of the furnace and tapping station. Required protective equipment includes safety boots, earplugs, safety glasses, gloves, a hot hard hat, and a respirator. The employee may rarely start or stop melting-production equipment in emergencies. The position includes occasional paperwork, payroll, reports, and computer work; frequent standing and walking throughout the Melt Shop, caster, tundish departments, and warehouses, including stairs and uneven surfaces; and occasional crouching, stooping, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, and handling small tools and equipment. Continual balance, communication, hearing, and use of near and far vision are required. Applicants must be at least 18 years old. Employment offers are contingent on satisfactory completion of a post-offer drug screen and background check. New hires must review and sign an Arbitration Agreement. Radius Recycling Industries, Inc. participates in E-Verify for all U.S. new hires and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least five years of melting and casting experience.
Detailed understanding of caster operations, including water, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
At least three years of experience as a lead person in an equivalent or step-up position.
Ability to read and speak English and understand written and verbal instructions in English.
Ability to lead and motivate a diverse team, set priorities, direct others, and address performance issues.
Strong decision-making, problem-solving, organizational, and written communication skills.
Customer focus, integrity, and composure.
Ability to meet the position's physical requirements, including frequent standing and walking, stair climbing, maintaining balance on uneven ground, and continual communication and hearing.

Nice To Haves

College credit coursework preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead and direct Melt Shop employees in all aspects of Melt Shop operations.
Coordinate caster operations and personnel training.
Supervise the Refractory Department.
Coordinate caster maintenance and repairs with the Maintenance and Electrical Supervisors.
Supervise mold repairs and maintain correct inventory levels of molds, parts, and related materials.
Monitor Melt Shop supply levels and assist with inventory and purchasing.
Review and update safety and work procedures for caster personnel.
Audit caster-related 5S practices and lead continuous improvement projects.
Perform work safely and follow all safety rules and regulations for the job and work area.
Support the Internal Control process by understanding, communicating, and complying with defined internal controls, and suggesting or making modifications to policies, procedures, and controls.
Communicate upward problems in operations, noncompliance with the code of conduct, policy violations, or illegal actions.