Are you a Manufacturing Supervisor professional eager to advance your career?  Emerson, a top-tier organization, presents an outstanding opening for a Melt/Molding Supervisor! This role at Emerson’s Appleton Foundry in South Milwaukee, WI location, offers a fantastic chance to improve and oversee our 1st shift operations, personnel and safety of the department to ensure the on-time shipment of quality castings.  You will monitor department costs, quality methods and requirements and the effective use of production hours, labor skills and furnaces.  Additionally, you will participate in planning and staffing requirements.

IN THIS ROLE, YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL BE:

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 Be 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 Assist management in general foundry problems, whether it be quality problems or capital expenditures for the department Ensure and 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

WHO YOU ARE:

You provide appropriate guidance and direction based on people’s capabilities. You adjust communication to fit the audience and the message. You leverage each team member’s unique background to achieve team goals. You work to create a feeling of belonging and strong team morale. You display a can-do attitude in good and bad times. You Team build with fellow Supervisors in order to build rapport. 

FOR THIS ROLE, YOU WILL NEED:

Minimum of Two (2) years Melting experience in a foundry – Induction Melting Preferred.  Minimum of three (3) years supervisor 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.

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS THAT SET YOU APART:

Coreless induction furnaces, DISA Vertical molding and Isocure core making a strong plus Five (5) years’ experience in a foundry preferred Some college and/or additional training / Metallurgy preferred

 

OUR OFFER TO YOU: 

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing and know that to do your best you must have flexible, competitive benefit 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 prioritizes work-life balance and offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

At Emerson, we are committed to encouraging a culture where every employee is valued and respected for their outstanding experiences and perspectives.  We believe a diverse and inclusive work environment contributes to the rich exchange of ideas and diversity of thoughts, that encourage innovation and brings the best solutions to our customers.

The philosophy is fundamental to living our company’s values and our responsibility to leave the world in a better place. Learn more about our Culture & Values and about Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion at Emerson.

Our training programs and initiatives focus on end-to end development, from onboarding through senior leadership.  We provide a wide range of development opportunities, including face-to-face and virtual training, mentorship, and coaching, project management, and on-the-job training.

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