Foundry Production Supervisor

Palmer Foundry is seeking a production supervisor to oversee the daily operations of the foundry to ensure the safe, efficient, and cost-effective production of high-quality aluminum castings. This role supervises all production employees, monitors workflow, maintains quality standards, and ensures we are in compliance with all OSHA and environmental regulations.

This position may require access to export-controlled technology or software source code that is subject to export controls restrictions under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”) and will therefore be required to meet eligibility criteria under ITAR and EAR regulations. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

Production & Operations

• Supervise and coordinate all daily foundry production activities, including Core making, Molding, Melting, Pouring, Knockout, Cut-off, CNC, Grinding, and Finishing/ Shipping
• Lead, train, and motivate production personnel to meet production, quality, shipping, and safety goals
• Manage staffing, scheduling, performance evaluations, and employee development
• Monitor production schedules and ensure orders are completed on time
• Inspect production processes and finished product to maintain quality standards
• Oversee resin-to-catalyst ratios for sand mixes
• Monitor furnace operations, degassing procedure, pouring temperatures, and casting processes
• Track all consumables used during production. Compute amounts of stock and supplies required for operations based on production schedules
• Maintain accurate production records, shift reports, and inventory documentation
• Implement continuous improvements initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce scrap/rework

 Team Leadership & Safety

• Guarantee strict compliance with PPE and OSHA standards
• Educate team members on no-bake molding techniques
• Conduct reviews and resolve personnel issues quickly

Quality Assurance

• Interface with others in the organization to ensure customer deadlines are met
• Inspect and measure parts and products to verify conformance to specifications and adherence to standardized work instructions
• Check mold hardness, venting, and core alignment
• Analyze scrap data to eliminate casting flaws
• Direct workers in adjusting equipment to repair products which fail to meet standards
• Develop, recommend, and/or implement measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product

Experience & Education:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required. Associate or bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, business, or related field preferred
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of supervisory experience
• Direct experience with aluminum (or non-ferrous) melting & casting methods a plus

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency with manufacturing ERP software, time-tracking systems, and Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook)
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing, 5S, root-cause analysis, corrective-action methods
• Excellent leadership, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Understanding of aluminum, dross management, and thermal analysis are a plus

Competencies: To perform the job successfully, the supervisor should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Leadership - Exhibit confidence in self and others, inspire and motivate others to perform well, provide vision and inspiration to peers and subordinates, and give appropriate recognition.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritize and plan work activities, use time efficiently, set goals and objectives, organize or schedule other people and their tasks, and develop realistic action plans
• Interpersonal - Focus on solving conflict, maintain confidentiality, listen to others without interrupting, keep emotions under control, and remain open to ideas.
• Teamwork - Balance team and individual responsibilities, exhibit objectivity and openness to others' views, give and welcome feedback, and contribute to building a positive team spirit.
• Managing People - Take responsibility for subordinates' activities, be available to staff, provide regular performance feedback, and develop subordinates' skills to encourage growth.
• Quality Management - Look for ways to improve and promote quality, demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness, solicit and apply customer feedback (internal and external), foster quality focus in others, improve processes, products and services, and continually work to improve supervisory skills.
• Adaptability - Adapt to changes in the work environment, manage competing demands, change approach or methods to best fit the situation, and able to deal with frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events.
• Language Ability - Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Write routine reports & correspondence, and speak effectively to customers, employees, managers, and leadership.
• Math Ability - Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Departmental Oversight: Exercise direct supervision and operational control over all production personnel within the production building.
• Compliance & Policy Adherence: Execute all supervisory mandates in strict alignment with corporate policies, standard operating procedures, and relevant employment laws.
• Workforce Planning & Direction: Strategize, assign, and manage daily workflows while delivering comprehensive onboarding and technical training to floor staff.
• Performance & Talent Management: Conduct regular performance appraisals, deliver constructive coaching, and administer corrective actions in compliance with established progressive discipline policies.
• Conflict Resolution & Employee Relations: Serve as the primary point of contact for employee complaints and operational bottlenecks, actively resolving floor-level issues while proactively escalating complex or sensitive matters to Human Resources for formal intervention

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is occasionally exposed to heat, molten metal, dust, fumes, loud noise, chemicals, vibrations, and moving equipment. The employee must wear personal protective equipment, which may include safety glasses, hearing protection, safety footwear (steel-toed boots), gloves, protective clothing, and respiratory protection. 

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel. Occasionally lift or move materials weighing up to 50pounds, with assistance when required. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk and talk or hear. Must be available to work overtime, weekends, or alternate shifts when operationally necessary.

Looking to fill three roles:

Schedule:       No Bake Production: 5:00 am to 2:00 pm (1^st shift supervisor)

                                                       12:30 pm to 9:30 pm (2^nd shift supervisor)

                      Green Sand Production: 5:00 am to 2:00 pm (1^st shift supervisor)              

The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.

Palmer Foundry complies with federal employment eligibility verification laws through the E-Verify process. To verify identity and legal authority to work in the U.S., on their first day of employment, employees must present either a document which establishes both identity and work authorization (e.g., a U.S. Passport or Permanent Resident Card), or provide one document for identity (e.g., a state-issued driver's license) and one for work authorization (e.g., a U.S. Social Security Card). All documents must be unexpired and presented in original form to Palmer Foundry for the completion of Form I-9 and the E-Verify process.