Foundry Manufacturing Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Emerson•South Milwaukee, WI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Emerson is seeking a Manufacturing Supervisor for their 2nd shift Melt/Molding operations at the Appleton Foundry in South Milwaukee, WI. This role is responsible for 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, and requirements, as well as the effective use of production hours and labor skills. 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
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, you will be tasked with 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
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.