M&H Valve Foundry Supervisor

McWane, Inc.•Anniston, AL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

M&H Valve in Anniston, Alabama, is hiring a salaried Foundry Supervisor to oversee the safety, environmental performance, production, and quality of assigned departments. The supervisor leads and coordinates departmental activities in accordance with the McWane Way, overseeing daily operations and ensuring effective quality processes. The role directly supervises team members and carries out supervisory responsibilities in line with company policies and applicable laws. The position includes coordinating production schedules, staffing, machining needs, powder coating operations, production packets, inventory counts, stocking plans, and sampling processes. The supervisor communicates safety standards, facilitates daily startup meetings, collaborates with other supervisors and managers, coaches employees, resolves problems, and reports equipment malfunctions to maintenance. This is a salaried, exempt position. Candidates offered employment must complete a drug screen, physical, and background check. M&H Valve manufactures fire protection and water distribution products, including fire hydrants and valves.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Three years of manufacturing experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training required.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic and use mathematics to solve problems.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and work with abstract and concrete variables.
Knowledge of database, design, spreadsheet, and word-processing software.
Ability to meet the role’s physical demands, including frequently lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university preferred.
Foundry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure personal safety and the safety of team members, including appropriate use of personal protective equipment.
Promote the McWane Way principles.
Oversee day-to-day functions supporting departmental operations.
Ensure quality processes are in place and effective.
Communicate and explain safety standards to employees.
Collaborate with other supervisors and managers to support communication and product and activity transitions.
Facilitate daily startup meetings focused on safety and team unity.
Listen to employees’ professional needs, coach them, and support the development of their competencies.
Address complaints and resolve problems.
Estimate, requisition, and inspect materials.
Maintain time and production records.
Review production schedules, estimate worker-hour requirements, and adjust as needed to meet production schedules.
Schedule machining and powder coating operations to meet production requirements.
Ensure production packets are planned, released, and printed for the required department.
Confirm cycle counts are completed and submit changes to maintain accurate inventory across warehouses.
Interpret specifications, blueprints, and job orders for workers and assign duties.
Initiate or suggest plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals.
Report machine and equipment malfunctions to maintenance personnel.
Maintain stocking plans for finished and rough parts for assigned product lines and recommend adjustments when needed.
Complete sampling processes promptly to reduce scrap and improve productivity.