Continuous Casting Supervisor

Umanist Staffing•Sanford, NC

17h•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a hands-on Horizontal Continuous Casting (HCC) Supervisor to oversee end-to-end aluminum casting operations. This role is responsible for supervising casting, peeling, ultrasonic testing (UT), cutting, and packing processes to ensure safe operations, consistent quality, and on-time delivery. The ideal candidate will be actively engaged on the shop floor, providing real-time troubleshooting support, leading teams during critical operations, and maintaining stable casting conditions.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Proven hands-on shop-floor supervisory experience (not office-only leadership)
Strong knowledge of aluminum horizontal continuous casting operations
Working knowledge of peeling, ultrasonic testing (UT), cutting, and packing processes
Ability to troubleshoot equipment and process issues in real time
Experience coordinating with Maintenance, Quality, and Engineering teams
Strong understanding of heat and lot traceability systems
Strong leadership, communication, and team management skills
Ability to interpret process data, inspection results, and production metrics
Comfortable working off-shifts and weekends when needed

Responsibilities

Supervise daily horizontal continuous casting operations including metal transfer, mold/graphite tooling, cooling control, puller operation, and cut-to-length processes
Maintain stable casting conditions by controlling metal temperature, casting speed, cooling rates, and tooling condition
Coordinate downstream operations including peeling, ultrasonic testing (UT), cutting, and packing
Oversee peeling operations including depth-of-cut control, tooling condition, alignment, and yield optimization
Ensure ultrasonic testing is performed per internal procedures and customer specifications
Review UT results, identify defect trends, and coordinate disposition of nonconforming material
Oversee cutting operations ensuring cut-length accuracy, blade condition, and minimal cut loss
Supervise packing operations ensuring proper bundling, labeling, protection, and full traceability
Maintain complete heat and lot traceability throughout casting, inspection, cutting, and packing
Enforce safety standards related to molten metal, industrial equipment, saws, UT systems, and material handling
Provide hands-on support during startups, equipment downtime, staffing shortages, or process disruptions
Coordinate closely with Maintenance, Quality, and Engineering to resolve production issues
Monitor scrap rates, peel yield, UT rejects, cut loss, and downtime; implement corrective actions
Train, coach, and develop operators across casting and downstream processes
Support continuous improvement initiatives, root cause analysis, and process optimization
Be available for weekends or off-shift support as required