Foundry Supervisor
About The Position
We are currently looking for a results-oriented Foundry Supervisor with at least five (5) years of recent relevant experience in running a highly efficient Foundry. This person will have a dramatic impact on implementing new process and procedures in regards to management of projects and work orders. Direct maintenance of all Foundry equipment; inventory and accessories in the Foundry area by performing the following duties.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned:
· Maintain and give updates to the shops production schedule.
· Communicate all work in progress and inform upper management of potential problems with agreed deadlines.
· Work with the planning team to establish work schedule which reflects the shop capacity.
· Coach and train operators to make quality parts, safely.
· Provide training in production, in-process quality inspection, material handling, equipment safety, and hazardous materials.
· Plan jobs and preventive maintenance to fully utilize the foundry resources, and monitor employees and equipment to ensure they are running at optimal efficiencies.
· Sort and dispense of non-conforming materials in accordance with established Quality Control guidelines.
· Increase production and quality, decrease scrap, and constantly improve processes.
· Continuous process improvement, lean, 5S
· Provides additional support to the department as needed.
Experience
· Strong people manager with a proven record of team building
· Proven ability to influence and drive measurable results
· Strong leadership skills including the ability to prioritize
· Experience with IBM AS-400, Infor XA
Personal Attributes
· High energy level, persistent and positive attitude.
· Results-oriented, hands on mentality, driven to achieve
· Ability to plan, organize, and direct multi-shift work force.
· Ability to effectively communicate at all levels of the organization.
· Ability to work through conflicts, gain trust and persuasively influence outcomes
· Uncompromising personal integrity and a high level of personal respect for all individuals
Education
Bachelor’s Degree Preferred