What are the responsibilities and job description for the Foundry Supervisor, Core Room position at Badger Alloys, Inc?
Founded in 1966, Badger Alloys has transformed from a classic sand foundry into a modern full-service casting manufacturing group that encompasses an airset foundry, dedicated pattern facility, complete machine shop, on-site engineers and state-of-the-art rapid response technologies. This single-source capability - and vested interest in the entire process - results in the best castings in the shortest amount of time. For more than 50 years, we have specialized in creating complex pump castings and custom valve castings across many industries.
As a family-owned business our philosophy is simple: Take care of people and do the right thing. Founder Leslie Cowen established that foundation more than 50 years ago and it guides the company today. In 1997, current President and CEO Robert Cowen, Leslie's son, became the company's leader. Many family members, including those in the family's third generation, are also active in the company. We consider each and every employee part of the Badger Alloys family and an integral part of our success.
THE ROLE
The Foundry Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the molding line and core room production. The individual in this role will manage equipment and hourly personnel to meet or exceed productivity, cost, and scrap goals while maintaining a safe work environment.
- Enforces plant and company safety programs, promoting and maintaining a high level of awareness and adherence to defined employee safety requirements.
- Supervises and coordinates the activities of hourly personnel engaged in making cores and molds, operating furnaces, pouring molten metal, and processing castings.
- Ensures the quality and productivity of all cores, molds, and prototypes by reviewing reports, enforcing compliance with quality systems, and controlling defect rates.
- Collaborates effectively with management and other supervisors to ensure clear communication regarding projects, testing, scheduling priorities, staffing, quality compliance, and troubleshooting operational issues.
- Monitors equipment performance to ensure proper and efficient functionality and cleaning; arranges for timely repair/resolution of equipment failures.
- Coaches, motivates, mentors, and develops staff; continually reviews current strategies, systems, performance, capabilities, equipment, facilities, and employees for opportunities to optimize safety, flow, service, quality, and profitability.
- Ensures the completion of all required production paperwork, records, documentation, employee timecards, quality records, etc....
QUALIFICATIONS
We are looking for a motivated individual with strong project management skills and a willingness to learn. You should also have:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Previous experience in a foundry or metals manufacturing environment with five (5) or more years of experience with direct employee supervision.
- Proficient in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite of products: Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook
WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER
Badger Alloys offers a competitive benefits package including employer safe harbor matching contributions to a 401K up to 4%, ample opportunities for professional development, and a focus on employee wellbeing.