Job Description

3rd Shift Production Supervisor – Melt Department

The Production Supervisor – Melt Department is responsible for leading daily melt operations while ensuring safe, efficient, and quality-driven production. This position oversees furnace operations, molten metal quality, team performance, and continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining compliance with safety, production, and customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee daily melt operations, ensuring safe and efficient production processes.

• Manage furnace operations, ladle activities, and repair coordination to support production requirements.

• Monitor iron production, chemistry, temperature, and alloy specifications to ensure quality standards are achieved.

• Maintain quality control of molten iron in accordance with established technical specifications and process requirements.

• Ensure compliance with all company health, safety, environmental, and operational standards.

• Conduct risk assessments and support the development and implementation of standard operating procedures.

• Implement and maintain job standards, standardized work, and process expectations for team members.

• Supervise, coach, and motivate melt department operators to achieve production and quality goals.

• Monitor team performance, provide feedback, and support corrective actions when expectations are not met.

• Identify staffing requirements and assist with workforce allocation and resource planning.

• Coordinate employee training, including safety practices, process procedures, and on-the-job skill development.

• Track cycle times, production metrics, and operational performance to drive improvements.

• Prepare daily production reports and communicate results, issues, and improvement opportunities to management.

• Conduct employee performance reviews, counseling, disciplinary actions, grievance handling, and attendance reporting as required.

• Complete shift documentation, production paperwork, and timekeeping responsibilities.

• Manage department activities within budgetary guidelines and support cost-control initiatives.

• Promote continuous improvement by maintaining and improving manufacturing best practices.

• Coordinate production start-ups, shutdowns, and process changeovers.

• Maintain effective working relationships with union representatives while adhering to collective bargaining agreements.

• Ensure housekeeping, hygiene, and workplace safety standards are consistently maintained.

• Perform additional duties and improvement projects as assigned by department leadership.

Required Qualifications

• Previous manufacturing supervisory experience required.

• Foundry, melt, casting, or heavy industrial manufacturing experience preferred.

• Strong knowledge of melting processes, molten metal handling, and quality requirements.

• Ability to understand iron chemistry, temperature control, and alloy systems.

• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to train, coach, and develop production teams.

• Experience with safety programs, risk assessments, and standard operating procedures.

• Ability to analyze production data and identify process improvements.

Core Skills

• Furnace and ladle operations

• Molten metal quality control

• Alloy management and process control

• Production scheduling and workforce management

• Safety leadership and compliance

• Continuous improvement initiatives

• Employee relations and performance management

• Manufacturing reporting and documentation