McWane Ductile- New Jersey-Casting Supervisor

McWane Ductile•Phillipsburg, NJ

1d•$75,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

McWane Ductile New Jersey is an industry leader in manufacturing water distribution and infrastructure products. As our country expanded, so did the need to supply growing cities with clean water and safely remove wastewater. Our location history starts in 1865 when Warren Foundry and Machine Company casted stoves, steam engines, mill gearing and other foundry related items. Currently we specialize in the casting of iron ductile pipes that range from 3" to 24" in diameter. Great Things about McWane Ductile-New Jersey Competitive Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision and Company paid Life insurance Family Medical cost is as low as $188.30 per month Vacation/PSL & Paid Holidays 401(k) with Company Match Job Summary: The Casting Supervisor is responsible for supervising and coordinating the activities of hourly employees engaged in the cast production of iron pipe. This position operates in a heavy industrial foundry environment and is accountable for safety, quality, and production performance while leading employees in high‑heat, labor‑intensive, and physically demanding conditions. Pay rate between $75,000 to $85,000.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree preferred or equivalent experience.
Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
Ability to work in harsh conditions, including high heat, outdoor exposure, and physically demanding environments.
Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs. manually and heavier loads with equipment assistance.
Experience supervising employees performing labor‑intensive work.
Strong knowledge of industrial safety practices (lockout/tagout, safety audits, JSA).
Strong computer skills with the ability to maintain production and quality records.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a heavy industrial or foundry environment strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervise daily casting operations and direct 30–35 hourly employees.
Examine materials and production processes at various stages to ensure quality standards are met.
Observe and monitor casting machinery and production flow.
Interpret production specifications, procedures, and schedules.
Adjust work assignments and procedures to meet production and safety requirements.
Resolve operational and personnel issues as they arise.
Maintain accurate time, tonnage, scrap, and production records.
Ensure adequate raw materials are available on the casting and core floors.
Verify completion of all required documentation, including startup checklists and weight comparisons.
Work closely with Maintenance Supervisors to ensure consistent and efficient production.
Ensure all required training is completed, including JSAs, safety talks, and Pure Safety requirements.
Conduct safety audits and enforce lockout/tagout procedures.
Administer discipline to hourly employees in accordance with company policy.
Interpret and enforce company policies, safety regulations, and quality standards.
Carry out supervisory duties in compliance with organizational policies and applicable laws.
Other duties as assigned
Communicate regularly with Quality Inspectors regarding pipe quality.
Respond promptly to feedback from Quality and Inspection teams.
Inspect molded pipe prior to entering the annealing process.
Identify and remove non‑conforming product.
Demonstrate working knowledge of Casting Department Quality Checkpoint Guides, including: Pipe identification Process markings Non‑conforming pipe markings Non‑conforming pipe conditions