Foundry Manufacturing Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Emerson•South Milwaukee, WI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Emerson is seeking a Melt/Molding Supervisor for their 2nd shift operations at the Appleton Foundry in South Milwaukee, WI. This role involves improving and overseeing 2nd shift operations, personnel, and department safety to ensure the on-time shipment of quality castings. The supervisor will monitor department costs, quality methods, requirements, and the effective use of production hours, labor skills, and furnaces. Participation in planning and staffing requirements is also expected.

Requirements

Minimum of two (2) years of foundry supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
A high school diploma is required.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Good leadership and organizational skills.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Available to work weekends to support production.
Legal authorization to work in the United States - Sponsorship will not be provided for this position.

Nice To Haves

Foundry supervision preferred.
Induction melting preferred.
Coreless induction furnaces, DISA Vertical molding and Isocure core making.
Five (5) years’ experience in a foundry preferred.
Some college and/or additional training/Metallurgy preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain production to achieve company goals within acceptable scrap levels.
Maintain and enforce safety program for the production department; review safety records to uphold company policies to ensure a safe environment for all employees.
Be accountable for the melt department, relating to departmental costs, quality, equipment efficiency and quantity of production.
Spend majority of time working in the department during production to exercise firsthand direction and control of the activities along with ensuring company policies are being followed.
Assist management in general foundry problems, whether it be quality problems or capital expenditures for the department.
Ensure and audit 5s+1 policies in the department.
Provide leadership and administer company rules, regulations, union rules and policies.
Assume responsibility and exercise means to direct, co-ordinate, train and supervise all Melt Department operations across all shifts.
Direct, train and maintain the repair of furnaces, ladles, and pouring spouts, using refractory, ensuring that these components operate efficiently and safely, helping to prevent heat loss, corrosion, and damage.
Responsible for managing a team of skilled technicians, coordinating the installation, and maintenance of high-performance refractory materials used in a variety of Melt Shop applications, using union employees as well as outside contractors.