Foundry Manufacturing Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Emerson•South Milwaukee, WI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Emerson is hiring a Foundry Manufacturing Supervisor for second-shift operations at its Appleton Foundry in South Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The role oversees department operations, personnel, and safety to support on-time shipment of quality castings. The supervisor monitors department costs, quality methods and requirements, production hours, labor skills, and furnace use, and participates in planning and staffing. The position directs and coordinates Melt Department operations across shifts, including the installation and maintenance of refractory materials and the repair of furnaces, ladles, and pouring spouts. The supervisor works primarily in the department during production, providing firsthand direction and ensuring company and union policies are followed. The role also supports management with foundry issues, including quality problems and capital expenditures. Emerson describes a workplace focused on employee respect, inclusion, collaboration, innovation, and career development. Benefits include medical insurance, dental and vision coverage, an Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, flexible time off, paid parental leave, vacation, and holiday leave.

Requirements

At least two years of foundry supervisory experience or four years of foundry experience.
High school diploma.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Good leadership and organizational skills.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work weekends to support production.

Nice To Haves

Foundry supervision experience.
Induction melting experience.
Experience with coreless induction furnaces, DISA Vertical molding, and Isocure core making.
Five years of foundry experience.
Some college and/or additional training in metallurgy.

Responsibilities

Direct, train, and maintain the repair of furnaces, ladles, and pouring spouts using refractory materials to support efficient and safe operation and help prevent heat loss, corrosion, and damage.
Manage skilled technicians and coordinate installation and maintenance of refractory materials used in Melt Shop applications, working with union employees and outside contractors.
Maintain production to meet company goals and acceptable scrap levels.
Maintain and enforce the production department safety program; review safety records and uphold company policies to ensure a safe environment.
Manage the melt department’s costs, quality, equipment efficiency, and production quantity.
Spend most of the time in the department during production, providing firsthand direction and control and ensuring company policies are followed.
Assist management with general foundry problems, including quality issues and departmental capital expenditures.
Ensure and audit 5S+1 policies in the department.
Provide leadership and administer company rules, regulations, union rules, and policies.
Direct, coordinate, train, and supervise Melt Department operations across all shifts.
Participate in planning and staffing requirements.