Foundry Supervisor

Foundry SupervisorWieland is hiring a Foundry Supervisor. The Foundry Supervisor is responsible for supervising and coordinating activities and safety of workers engaged in shredding, sorting and charging copper scraps into the refining furnace and casting molten metal to produce a finished ingot, meeting the daily production requirements while continuously improving manufacturing operations. The Foundry Supervisor is responsible for monitoring the process at various stages of processing for conformance to specifications. This role is located in Shelbyville, KY and will be fully on-site.Schedule: Rotating 12-hour shifts | 2 weekends off per month & 8 days off after 4 rotations.Day Shift: 6:00 AM - 6:30 PMNight Shift: 6:30 PM - 6:00 AMThe ideal candidate will have 3+ years of leadership/supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment. Previous experience with molten metals is preferred but not required.ResponsibilitiesFoundry Supervisor Responsibilities:Observes machines and equipment for malfunction and orders adjustments or repairs or directs workers on when to make adjustments or repairs.Trains workers in foundry processes and in the operation of machines and equipmentResponsible for the safety of employees, plant housekeeping, and meeting daily production requirements while continuously improving manufacturing operations.Directly supervises production and maintenance personnel.Ensure daily staffing is sufficient to meet production and delivery requirements.Review schedule and order requirementsCommunicates with prior and later shift supervision on schedule, equipment performance, and known priorities.Notifies management of unplanned downtime, excessive scrap, or risk of not meeting schedule per downtime escalation procedureReview daily performance - safety, productivity, efficiency, scrap, and equipment issuesDiscuss and initiate countermeasures for off-target performance.Follow-up on associates' needs and concerns as it relates to production needs.Monitors hourly performance for each operation.Hour-by-hour performance tracking, OEE, scrap trends and improvement actions, downtime tracking and improvement actions.Ensure employee compliance to part and process operating standards and standards work requirements.Ensures compliance to all rules, regulations, and policies.Immediately documents, communicates, and corrects violations or unsafe conditions; treats all direct reports equally with respect and compassion.Performs other duties as required.Foundry Supervisor Qualifications:3-5 years prior supervisory or team leadership responsibility in a manufacturing environmentBasic knowledge of Microsoft Office; Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.SAP experience is considered a plus.Above average interpersonal, communication and organizational skillsStrong planning skills and the ability to direct and lead by example.Self-directed and motivated to achieve manufacturing excellence in the assigned area – drive for results.Personal ownership and accountability for safety and production performanceAbility to interpret data and present conclusions and improvement actions that are neededCreative Program SolvingInterpersonal RelationshipsAbility to work under pressureProficient in speaking, reading and writing in EnglishQualificationsJoining Wieland's team gives you…Benefits -Including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life & more!Retirement Savings- 401(k) contribution + match.Work/Life Balance- Paid Vacation & Holidays.Growth Opportunities - We have over 8,000+ employees worldwide and 35+ locations in North America alone. Growth opportunities are limitless!Sustainability- Wieland continues to break ground with eco-friendly solutions and push the barrier in sustainability for future generations.Wieland is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees. Come join Wieland today and help us continue to build a global corporation we are all proud to belong to. Chase Brass & Copper