Melt Supervisor

Description

Why Aludyne?

Aludyne is recognized as the #1 aluminum knuckle manufacturer in the world. We have over 30 strategically located facilities across the globe, with leading market shares in several key regions. With this infrastructure, we are able to serve our global customers as well as meet the needs of local demands of speed, flexibility and efficiency. 

At Aludyne, we aim to recruit and retain smart, inquisitive people fueled by the same entrepreneurial spirit that drives us. It’s how we deliver on the promises we make to customers, and to each other. We believe in continuous improvement for our workforce and providing them with the tools necessary to further their career while also giving them the autonomy to make a defined difference.

Benefits We Offer:

Comprehensive Benefits Package to include medical, dental and vision insurance, Health Savings Account with annual employer contributions, Flexible Spending Accounts, Tuition Reimbursement, Employer 401K Match, Employee Assistance Program, paid vacation and holidays.

Supervises production employees in a designated area and is responsible for the maintenance of good employee relations together with discipline, safety and general supervision of employees. Position is accountable for specified quantity, quality and cost of product within material specifications and labor standards.

Summary

Supervises the melt production employees in designated area and is responsible for the maintenance of good employee relations together with discipline, safety and general supervision of employees. Position is accountable for specified quantity, quality and cost of product within material specifications and labor standards.  

Essential Functions

• Develop and supervise direct reports
• Furnace repair
• Plans resource utilization
• Order melt materials
• Train the employees on correct melt procedures
• Develop melt procedures
• Manage continual improvement
• Manage pouring operation
• Maintain the department with a “5S” philosophy
• Crosstrain employees
• Reduce/eliminate melt related scrap
• Conduct oneself in a professional manner
• Be knowledgeable of the Company’s ISO program
• Complies with the following OSHA Safety Standards: Hazard Communication; Bloodborne Pathogens; Lockout; Permit Required Confined Space; Hot Work Permit; Powered Industrial Trucks; P.P.E. and Ergonomics
• Implements plant policies, procedures and practices
• Solves operational problems
• Manages cost control and cost reduction efforts
• Administration duties
• Required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties upon request of the Manager
• When necessary, participate in classes and training seminars to learn new technologies and techniques deemed helpful to performance on the job
• Schedule overtime hours and manage assets as required by changing customer demand.
• Maintain a safe work environment 
• Perform any and all other job-related tasks as assigned

Requirements

Education, Skills & Experience:

• High School degree, Two-year degree or equivalent. 
• Prior Supervisory experience
• 3 – 5 years melting industry related experience
• Automotive background 
• Quality TS-16949 related experience
• Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, etc.
• Ability to coach and develop employees
• Ability to deal with multiple levels of people effectively, in group and individual settings
• Basic computer literacy
• Basic math and business writing skills
• Demonstrated ability to develop project plans and manage projects to successful completion
• Ability to learn new programs, activities and tasks
• Good oral/written communications and interpersonal skills
• Ability to facilitate small group meetings
• Strong organizational, planning and documentation skills Knowledge 
• Training
• Emergency Procedures

Competencies 

• Accountable
• Analytical
• Assertive
• Adaptable
• Confident
• Dependable
• Integrity
• Equality
• Multi-tasking
• Motivated
• Persuasive
• Cooperative
• Personable

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.  We are not sponsoring or taking over sponsorship of employment visas now or in the future for this position. 

Aludyne does not seek or accept unsolicited resumes or offers of recruiting service associated with any published or unpublished employment opportunities. Any unsolicited information sent to any member within Aludyne will be considered as unencumbered and free from any fee or charge whatsoever. Only members of our Talent Acquisition Team have authority to engage or authorize recruiting services. 

Aludyne is an equal employment opportunity employer such that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or other legally protected status.

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