Job Summary:
The Casting Supervisor is responsible for supervising and coordinating the activities of hourly employees engaged in the cast production of iron pipe. This position operates in a heavy industrial foundry environment and is accountable for safety, quality, and production performance while leading employees in high‑heat, labor‑intensive, and physically demanding conditions.
Pay rate between $75,000 to $85,000.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Supervise daily casting operations and direct 30–35 hourly employees.
- Examine materials and production processes at various stages to ensure quality standards are met.
- Observe and monitor casting machinery and production flow.
- Interpret production specifications, procedures, and schedules.
- Adjust work assignments and procedures to meet production and safety requirements.
- Resolve operational and personnel issues as they arise.
- Maintain accurate time, tonnage, scrap, and production records.
- Ensure adequate raw materials are available on the casting and core floors.
- Verify completion of all required documentation, including startup checklists and weight comparisons.
- Work closely with Maintenance Supervisors to ensure consistent and efficient production.
- Ensure all required training is completed, including JSAs, safety talks, and Pure Safety requirements.
- Conduct safety audits and enforce lockout/tagout procedures.
- Administer discipline to hourly employees in accordance with company policy.
- Interpret and enforce company policies, safety regulations, and quality standards.
- Carry out supervisory duties in compliance with organizational policies and applicable laws.
- Other duties as assigned
Quality Responsibilities:
- Communicate regularly with Quality Inspectors regarding pipe quality.
- Respond promptly to feedback from Quality and Inspection teams.
- Inspect molded pipe prior to entering the annealing process.
- Identify and remove non‑conforming product.
- Demonstrate working knowledge of Casting Department Quality Checkpoint Guides, including:
- Pipe identification
- Process markings
- Non‑conforming pipe markings
- Non‑conforming pipe conditions