Job Summary

The Melt Supervisor provides first line leadership to a team of hourly non-exempt employees in a continuous process Foundry manufacturing environment.  The Melt Supervisor is responsible for ensuring safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency metrics are met through proper coaching and supervision of employees.

• Responsible for overseeing iron production and the maintenance of equipment in and around the melt department
• Communicate and consult with other departments and shifts, including technical services, laboratories and molding lines to ensure final iron quality specifications
• Monitor materials and supplies by effectively communicating and consulting with outside vendors and internal resources such as purchasing and receiving
• Responsible for attaining departmental goals on Safety, Quality, Productivity and Profitability KPI’s on a regular basis
• Responsible for ensuring compliance to OSHA, EPA and DNR standards and regulations.
• Monitor and supervise the operation and repair of the cupola, receiver, all furnaces, the emission system and ladles, reporting any abnormalities or compliance issues to management and/or environmental engineering.
• Provides ongoing training and coaching to employees to ensure proper communication of and adherence to all Company procedures, policies, rules and work instructions
• Champions continuous improvement methodology by leading problem solving efforts and coaching team members in resolving conflicts and achieving results
• Facilitates meetings, documenting productivity gains and recognizing employees for quality improvement accomplishments, ensuring that production rates are met and standard processes are being followed

• Ability to interview, coach, counsel, motivate, train, and communicate objectives.
• Must be able to deal with issues with multiple variables such as process improvement and resolution of poor performance on an individual or departmental basis.
• Must be able to demonstrate effective oral and written communication across different levels and departments.
• Ability to effectively manage performance and confront issues directly.
• Must be able to work within a team environment not only within the organization unit but also across departments and shifts.
• Strong knowledge of Quality Specifications using identification, data gathering solution development, implementation and follow up skills.
• Strong computer skills, including familiarity with MS Office suite of products (i.e. - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).

• Previous experience in production or melt supervision highly preferred.
• Experience in heavy manufacturing and a unionized environment is a plus. 
• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, manufacturing/ technology or other technical discipline strongly desired.

• Must be physically able to stand for long periods of time
• Must actively engage in safe working practices
• Must be able to tolerate hot working conditions and a loud environment
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs