Foundry Supervisor

KSB Company•Thomson, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

KSB is a leading global supplier of pumps, valves, and related services, with products used across various sectors including building services, industry, water transport, waste water treatment, power plant processes, and mining. Founded in 1871 in Frankenthal, Germany, KSB operates globally with sales, marketing, and manufacturing facilities, supported by over 190 service centers and 3,500 service specialists under the KSB SupremeServ brand. The company's success is built on innovative technology from its research and development activities, and its core values of 'People. Passion. Performance.' KSB is committed to equal rights, fair treatment, ecology, and sustainability in its manufacturing processes. The second shift foundry supervisor will lead a skilled manufacturing team of over 30 staff members. This role involves organizing resources and processes to meet daily and weekly targets, with a focus on directing, rewarding, disciplining, training, and supporting team members on the factory floor.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university, six years of relevant foundry supervisory experience and/or training, or a combination of both.
Proven supervisory experience with strong problem-solving and process standardization skills.
Excellent coaching and communication abilities.
Proficiency in navigating SAP and Microsoft tools.
Comprehensive understanding of production planning processes.
Strong strategic planning capabilities.
Ability to address complex issues across multiple departments.

Responsibilities

Upholding a clean and safe work environment.
Collaborating with the maintenance team on equipment breakdowns and repairs.
Supporting manufacturing staff in achieving goals through clear communication and performance evaluation.
Promoting personal growth opportunities for employees and resolving disputes among manufacturing staff.
Identifying and addressing process bottlenecks.
Analyze production records for continuous improvement and follow up on improvement projects.
Enforcing company policies and ensuring adherence to production schedules.
Maintaining professional schedules and assisting other departments as needed.
Evaluating production equipment conditions.
Developing and delivering training programs for both classroom and shop floor settings.
Counseling employees for optimal workflow and implementing cost-saving strategies.
Flexibility to work various shifts and perform additional duties as management assigns.