Foundry Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

Our client in Bay City, MI is seeking an experienced 3rd Shift Melt Supervisor to lead foundry melting operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This hands-on leadership role is responsible for overseeing furnace operations, ensuring safety and quality standards, and supporting production efficiency. The ideal candidate will bring strong foundry experience, leadership capabilities, and a commitment to continuous improvement while guiding and developing a high-performing team.

What’s in it for you:

• Competitive hourly pay based on experience
• Direct hire opportunity with long-term stability
• Opportunity to step into a leadership role within a growing manufacturing environment
• Work with a company serving diverse industries including aerospace, automotive, and defense
• Hands-on leadership role with the ability to make a direct impact on production and safety
• Team-oriented culture focused on quality and continuous improvement
• 3rd Shift Melt Supervisor (Foundry)
• Pay: $25.00 – $28.00/hour
• Shift: 3rd Shift | Sunday – Friday | Approx. 7:00 PM – 3:30 AM

What your day will look like:

• Lead and supervise melt crew during furnace setup, melting, and pouring operations
• Oversee daily production to ensure safety, quality, and efficiency standards are met
• Coordinate melt schedules and communicate updates with leadership and production teams
• Train, mentor, and develop team members to improve performance and skillsets
• Monitor and maintain proper furnace operation (Electric Arc/Induction)
• Perform and oversee quality checks using precision measuring tools
• Ensure a clean, organized, and safe melt deck environment
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the foundry process

What we are looking for:

• Prior supervisory experience in a foundry or metal melting environment
• Hands-on experience operating Electric Arc and/or Induction furnaces
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and guide a team
• Experience using micrometers, calipers, and other inspection tools
• Solid understanding of manufacturing safety practices (furnace, cranes, power tools)
• Strong communication skills and dependable attendance
• Ability to work overnight hours consistently
• Basic math skills for measurements and process calculations

At Apex, we actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups. Your unique experiences and perspectives are valuable to us, and we’re excited to see how you might contribute to our team. While we have outlined a set of qualifications for this role, we recognize that experience and skills can come from a variety of backgrounds. If you meet most of these qualifications and are eager to learn and grow with us, we invite you to apply.