Mold Supervisor 3rd Shift
Job Location:
Milroy, PA - USA
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Job Summary
3rd Shift Production Supervisor Melt Department
Position Summary
The Production Supervisor Melt Department is responsible for leading daily melt operations while ensuring safe efficient and quality-driven production. This position oversees furnace operations molten metal quality team performance and continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining compliance with safety production and customer requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and oversee daily melt operations ensuring safe and efficient production processes.
Manage furnace operations ladle activities and repair coordination to support production requirements.
Monitor iron production chemistry temperature and alloy specifications to ensure quality standards are achieved.
Maintain quality control of molten iron in accordance with established technical specifications and process requirements.
Ensure compliance with all company health safety environmental and operational standards.
Conduct risk assessments and support the development and implementation of standard operating procedures.
Implement and maintain job standards standardized work and process expectations for team members.
Supervise coach and motivate melt department operators to achieve production and quality goals.
Monitor team performance provide feedback and support corrective actions when expectations are not met.
Identify staffing requirements and assist with workforce allocation and resource planning.
Coordinate employee training including safety practices process procedures and on-the-job skill development.
Track cycle times production metrics and operational performance to drive improvements.
Prepare daily production reports and communicate results issues and improvement opportunities to management.
Conduct employee performance reviews counseling disciplinary actions grievance handling and attendance reporting as required.
Complete shift documentation production paperwork and timekeeping responsibilities.
Manage department activities within budgetary guidelines and support cost-control initiatives.
Promote continuous improvement by maintaining and improving manufacturing best practices.
Coordinate production start-ups shutdowns and process changeovers.
Maintain effective working relationships with union representatives while adhering to collective bargaining agreements.
Ensure housekeeping hygiene and workplace safety standards are consistently maintained.
Perform additional duties and improvement projects as assigned by department leadership.
Required Qualifications
Previous manufacturing supervisory experience required.
Foundry melt casting or heavy industrial manufacturing experience preferred.
Strong knowledge of melting processes molten metal handling and quality requirements.
Ability to understand iron chemistry temperature control and alloy systems.
Strong leadership communication and problem-solving skills.
Ability to train coach and develop production teams.
Experience with safety programs risk assessments and standard operating procedures.
Ability to analyze production data and identify process improvements.
Core Skills
Furnace and ladle operations
Molten metal quality control
Alloy management and process control
Production scheduling and workforce management
Safety leadership and compliance
Continuous improvement initiatives
Employee relations and performance management
Manufacturing reporting and documentation
Required Experience:
Manager
