Job Description

Job Location: ATEK Metal Technologies - New Hampton, IA 50659
Position Type: Full TimeSetup & Core Supervisor
We’re looking for a strong, hands-on Setup & Core Supervisor to lead setup and core operations across all shifts. This role is responsible for driving safety, quality, productivity, and engagement while ensuring consistent execution and compliance in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
If you’re a manufacturing leader who leads by example, holds high standards, and enjoys developing people while improving processes, this role offers the opportunity to make a real impact.
What You’ll Do:
- Lead setup and core teams across all shifts with a focus on safety, quality, and results
- Create a safe, engaged, and accountable work environment
- Coach and develop department leads and production employees
- Monitor KPIs, production metrics, and tooling performance; implement corrective actions as needed
- Ensure tooling, equipment, and processes meet production and quality standards
- Drive consistent communication and alignment across shifts
- Use root cause analysis to solve problems and improve performance
- Partner with Planning, Maintenance, HR, and Production to meet customer and staffing demands
- Ensure compliance with Standard Work Instructions (SWIs), safety regulations, and company policies
What We’re Looking For:
Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Previous leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
- Strong commitment to safety, quality, and team development
Preferred
- Foundry or aluminum casting experience
- Knowledge of aluminum casting tooling
- Root cause analysis experience
- ERP system experience (IQMS a plus)

Work Environment
- Approximately 50% office / 50% shop floor
- Exposure to a manufacturing/foundry environment (heat, dust, noise, fumes)
- Occasional customer site travel
This role is ideal for a supervisor who wants to lead people, improve processes, and drive results across a critical area of operations.