Foundry Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Ferroworks•Pittsburgh, PA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

FerroWorks is hiring a Foundry Supervisor for its Lawrenceville, Pennsylvania location. The supervisor manages day-to-day activities of the core room and/or mold line, including inventory and equipment, and leads a team to ensure work is performed effectively and efficiently. The role is scheduled for 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. and may require work or maintenance coverage beyond normal hours, on weekends, or on holidays. The work environment includes plant, warehouse, production, and non-production areas, as well as plant grounds. The position involves exposure to high and low temperatures and manufacturing-plant noise. It is safety-sensitive and requires observing applicable safety practices and procedures, including use of safety glasses, safety boots, and hearing protection as required.

Requirements

Minimum 3 years in tooling maintenance or related manufacturing experience.
High School Diploma or GED is required.
Ability to understand and utilize computer applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Strong technical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot.
Strong communication skills.
Ability to tolerate both high and low temperatures and loud noises typical of a manufacturing plant.

Nice To Haves

Proven leadership skills and experience managing a production team.
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes.
Foundry experience is a plus.
Associate’s degree or applicable related work experience.

Responsibilities

Hire, train, and coach machine operators and mold assemblers.
Hold employees accountable for established policies and processes.
Support operators and maintenance personnel with troubleshooting.
Complete required safety, quality, and production paperwork for the shift.
Communicate issues and escalate them to management as needed.
Ensure compliance with safety and quality requirements.
Inspect and verify pattern and core box work to confirm tooling accuracy.
Read and interpret foundry schedules to plan daily core room and/or mold line operations.
Partner with safety and process engineering to develop and maintain standard work procedures.
Work with design and engineering to improve tooling and processes.
Implement process improvements that increase efficiency and reduce waste.
Coordinate with tooling and engineering to maintain accurate inventory of critical pattern and core box maintenance supplies.
Be aware of and observe all safety practices, follow safety rules and procedures, and participate in safety committees and initiatives as assigned.