Job Description
Job Title: Casting Supervisor
Classification: Exempt
Department: Casting
Reports to: Casting Manager
Purpose: Supervises and coordinates the activities of the casting department in setting up and operation of casting machines in the production of aluminum casting components; develops and implements quality systems (QS9000 and TS16949) and audits; trains workers by explaining and demonstrating work methods and techniques in accordance with quality systems; schedules production within specific cost and quality standards.
General Duties: - Requires constant physical activity throughout shift (except breaks and lunch) such as standing, walking, bending, stooping, squatting, reaching, handling, near/far vision, pushing, pulling, lifting, and carrying casting products weighing up to 50 pounds
- Develops and implements quality systems (QS9000 and TS16949) audits
- Reviews production jobs and schedules to ascertain product data, such as types, quantities, and specifications of products in order to plan casting department operations, and meets with manager and shift leader to explain details of jobs prior to assigning out to produce
- Develops and implements new product launches in accordance with quality systems standards
- Plans casting production operation, establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing products, utilizing knowledge of production process and methods, and manpower requirements. Documents production in reports and chart layout
- Supervises operation of melting furnace and casting activities
- Prepares operational schedules and coordinates manufacturing activities to ensure production and quality of product is in conformance to specifications
- Reviews production and operation reports and resolves operational and maintenance problems to insure minimum cost and prevent operational delays
- Inspects equipment to insure specific operational performance and confers with personnel to establish production, quality control standards, and continuous process improvement
- Fills out Work Order Request for repair of equipment. Coordinates with Maintenance for repairs
- Regularly reviews jobs and coordinates with department managers to ascertain and plan production schedules
- Trains operators in quality control standards, product specifications, work methods, and techniques
- Assists in develops and implements training, monitors training, evaluates skill levels, and development of operators
- Inspects finished product for conformance to specifications
- Supervises all casting department employees and initiates personnel actions such as safety training, promotions, performance reports, transfers, discharges, disciplinary measures, and resolves workers grievances
- Requires the wearing of personal protective equipment (PPE) as needed
- Keeps track of inventories for product and consumables. Orders supplies for the department.
- Call and meet with contractors for repairs or new designs
- Assists in developing and implementing training, evaluates skill development of foreman and operators
- Performs other duties as required
Skills: - Supervisory and organizational skills; computer and mechanical skills; knowledge of casting process and properties of non-ferrous metals
- Observes OSHA, EPA and Company rules and regulations concerning personal safety
- Responsible for enforcing Company policies
- Exposed to temperature extremes
- Responsible for Kaizen and 5S
Requirements: - 7 plus years of experience preferred in casting products for automotive industry
- 3 plus years supervisory experience in automotive manufacturing environment
Job Tags
Full time, For contractors, Shift work,