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
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