Foundry Manufacturing Supervisor - 2nd Shift

About the role

This role is available at Emerson's Appleton Foundry in South Milwaukee, WI. The Melt/Molding Supervisor position is designed to improve and oversee the 2nd shift operations, personnel, and safety of the department to ensure on-time shipment of quality castings.

Responsibilities

• Maintain production to achieve company goals within acceptable scrap levels
• Maintain and enforce safety program for the production department; review safety records to uphold company policies to ensure a safe environment for all employees
• Accountable for the melt department, relating to departmental costs, quality, equipment efficiency and quantity of production
• Spend majority of time working in the department during production to exercise firsthand direction and control of the activities along with ensuring company policies are being followed
• Aid management in general foundry problems, whether it be quality problems or capital expenditures for the department
• Audit 5s+1 policies in the department
• Provide leadership and administer company rules, regulations, union rules and policies
• Assume responsibility and exercise means to direct, co-ordinate, train and supervise all Melt Department operations across all shifts

Requirements

• Minimum of two (2) years of foundry supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment
• A high school diploma is required
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Good leadership and organizational skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Available to work weekends to support production
• Direct, train and maintain, the repair of furnaces, ladles, and pouring spouts, using refractory, ensuring that these components operate efficiently and safely, helping to prevent heat loss, corrosion, and damage
• Responsible for managing a team of skilled technicians, you will be tasked with coordinating the installation, and maintenance of high-performance refractory materials used in a variety of Melt Shop applications, using union employees as well as outside contractors

Qualifications

• Legal authorization to work in the United States - Sponsorship will not be provided for this position
• Foundry supervision preferred
• Induction melting preferred - Coreless induction furnaces, DISA Vertical molding and Isocure core making
• Five (5) years’ experience in a foundry preferred
• Some college and/or additional training/Metallurgy preferred

Skills

• Provides appropriate guidance and direction based on people’s capabilities
• Leverages each team member’s unique background to achieve team goals
• Works to create a feeling of belonging and strong team morale
• Displays a can-do attitude in good and bad times
• Team builds with fellow Supervisors in order to build rapport

Benefits

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results. We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

Pay

The pay for this role is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The schedule for this role is 2nd shift.