What are the responsibilities and job description for the Foundry Supervisor - 1st Shift position at Blast Cleaning Technologies?
Job Description
Job Description
About Company :
Blast Cleaning Technologies, Inc. (BCT) is proud to be the leader in shot blast innovation! We are dedicated to our customers, resulting in continuous company growth year over year.
Why Work at BCT?
Highly Competitive Pay and Benefit Plans : We pay for skill and talent.
Medical Insurance : ZERO DOLLAR MONTHLY PREMIUM Medical Insurance with Wellness Program -no monthly medical insurance premiums deducted from your paycheck.
Engaged Leadership : You will love and know our CEO. Work with an ethical, hardworking, interactive leader who listens to employees at all levels.
Second Chance Employer : If you have the skills and work ethic, we will give you a chance.
Comprehensive Benefits and 401K : We offer a full range of benefits.
Generous PTO and Paid Holidays : Take advantage of our generous PTO plan and several paid U.S. holidays.
Onsite HR and IT Department : We provide dedicated onsite HR and IT support to ensure our employees' needs are met. We won't send you to a 1-800 number for help.
Amenities : Enjoy free coffee, popcorn and summer cookouts.
Veteran Support : BCT supports and honors veterans.
Made in America : All our components are made in the USA.
Our PACT Our core values are rooted in the visionary spirit of our CEO, Carl Panzenhagen, who began his career as a teenager working in a foundry. As an adult his extensive industry experience and dedication led him to create a company free from bureaucracy and grounded in ethical business practices. Guided by Carl’s leadership, a small team of five evolved into a self-sustaining manufacturing powerhouse. Today, BCT proudly stands 260 employees strong and celebrates the completion of our cutting-edge foundry, a testament to our relentless pursuit of excellence and innovation.
General Description
Under the direction of the VP of Cast Products, the Foundry Supervisor is responsible for overseeing and optimizing the beginning processes in the foundry, including mold operations, pouring, casting shakeout, sand & binder / catalyst calibration, heat set up, and general foundry operations. This role ensures that all processes are performed efficiently, safely, and to the highest standards of quality.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time.
- Oversee all processes such as mold set up, ladle preparation / pouring, pattern inspection, furnace changes, metal sampling, casting shakeout, etc. to ensure they meet production and quality standards.
- Manage and lead a team of foundry technicians, providing training, guidance, and performance evaluations.
- Developing and optimizing the mold process; ensuring continuous improvement.
- Ensure all processes comply with safety regulations and company policies.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements in all areas and implement changes to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
- Driver in ERP transitions; ensuring all secondary functions, including scheduling, are utilizing EPICOR to necessary standards.
- Work closely with the manufacturing support team, and other departments to ensure seamless workflow and timely delivery of products.
- Primary communication between BCT and BCT Cast products to ensure BCT’s production needs are met.
- Prepare and present reports on process performance and improvement initiatives for senior management.
- Supporting BCT’s culture and Core Values.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and / or Experience
Requires bachelor’s degree and five to seven years of related experience, or ten to twelve years of progressively responsible related experience, or a combination of education and experience.
6 : 00am - 4 : 00pm Monday - Friday, Saturdays as deemed necessary
