Foundry Supervisor
About this role
FerroWorks has locations in Pittsburgh, McKees Rocks, and Kutztown, PA which have been in continuous operations since 1869, the same year the first US transcontinental railroad was completed. We have been able to meet the needs of our customers with a steady, dependable and economical supply of high-quality railroad industry products.
McConway and Torley is hiring a Foundry Supervisor. In this position you will manage the day-to-day activities of the core room and/or the mold line, including inventory and equipment. You will lead a team to ensure the group is always working effectively and efficiently.
Location: Lawrenceville, PA
Shift: 12pm – 8pm
Key responsibilities include:
- Hire, train, and coach machine operators and mold assemblers
- Hold employees accountable for established policies and processes
- Support operators and maintenance personnel with troubleshooting
- Complete required safety, quality, and production paperwork for the shift
- Communicate issues and escalate them to management as needed
- Ensure compliance with safety and quality requirements
- Inspect and verify pattern and core box work to confirm tooling accuracy
- Read and interpret foundry schedules to plan daily core room and/or mold line operations
- Partner with safety and process engineering to develop and maintain standard work procedures
- Work with design and engineering to improve tooling and processes
- Implement process improvements that increase efficiency and reduce waste
- Coordinate with tooling and engineering to maintain accurate inventory of critical pattern and core box maintenance supplies
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum 3 years in tooling maintenance or related manufacturing experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- Proven leadership skills and experience managing a production team
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes
- Foundry experience is a plus
- Ability to understand and utilize computer applications including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Strong technical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot
- Strong communication skills
Education:
- High School Diploma or GED is required
- Associate’s degree or applicable related work experience
Working Conditions:
- Work environment includes plant, warehouse, production, and non-production areas and plant grounds.
- This position may require work/maintenance coverage beyond the normal hours, shift, and on weekends/holidays
- Ability to tolerate both high and low temperatures, loud noises typical of a manufacturing plant
Safety Activities:
- Be aware of and observe all safety practices. Including but not limited to- Safety glasses, safety boots, hearing protection, etc… as required
- Know and follow all safety rules and procedures.
- Participate in safety committees and initiatives as assigned
Safety Sensitive: Yes
Benefits:
Health & Pharmacy
Dental & Vision
Critical Illness
Flexible Spending Accounts
Company Paid Life & AD&D Insurance
Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance
401(k) W/Company Match
Short-Term Disability
Voluntary Long-Term Disability
Employee Assistance Program
Company at a glance
With locations in Pittsburgh, PA and Kutztown, PA, McConway and Torley, LLC has been in continuous operations since 1869, the same year the first U.S. transcontinental railroad was completed. McConway has been able to meet the needs of our customers with a steady, dependable and economical supply of high quality coupler products. As the original designers of the first standard automatic coupler, continued innovation and craftsmanship have led to a product line that includes every ARR approved coupler as well as custom coupler solutions, which are all proudly cast in the U.S.
Top Benefits
- Health & Pharmacy
- Dental & Vision
- Critical Illness
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Company Paid Life & AD&D Insurance
- Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance
- 401(k) W/Company Match
- Short-Term Disability
- Voluntary Long-Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
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