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Open Positions
Position: Cast/Foundry Supervisor
Location:
Denton, TX
Job Id: 1163
# of Openings: 1
JOB TITLE: Cast/Foundry Supervisor
DATE: 06/16/2021
LOCATION: Denton
TITLE OF IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Operations Manager
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OR PURPOSE OF JOB:
Lead the foundry operations to meet or exceed goals for all team metrics including outcount, safety, quality, on time delivery, cost, inventory accuracy, training, employee morale (ESM) and lean initiatives.  Plan production, determine manpower and equipment requirements, order consumables, establish team priorities and sequences, and successfully execute the production schedule.
RESPONSIBILITIES / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Item
Responsibility/Function
%Time
1
• Plan operations, establish priorities and sequences for production and execute production plan in a manner that ensures all team metrics for safety, quality, on time delivery, cost, training, employee morale and lean initiatives are met or exceeded.
• Create and maintain labor standards using data analysis tools
• Monitor inventory of key supply items and work with procurement team to reorder
• Facility and workstation design for safety, efficiency and ergonomics
35%
2
• Improve operations (safety, quality, O.T.D., and efficiency) through use of lean/six sigma concepts & actively drive OGSM process
• Lead Kaizen events
• Assist in development of Cost Improvement Portfolio (CIP)
• Establish work measurement programs and analyze work samples to develop standards for labor utilization.
• Recommend methods for improving labor efficiency and reduce waste of materials and utilities.
• Assist team members in casting operations when needed during peak production hours and or due to unplanned absenteeism.
• Partner with leadership of other departments and/or peers to ensure timely team completion of key orders and expedites for O.T.D.
• Develop proposals for capital expenditures and make budget recommendations for manufacturing operations.
35%
3
• Develop and support team members through training, cross training and development activities
• Partner with Engineering department to improve current process and revise/update standard operating procedures and other documentation
10%
4
• Monitor the work performance of assigned personnel on a continual basis, conduct effective performance reviews, take corrective action whenever necessary and, where necessary, work with HR to establish performance improvement plans
20%
SUPERVISION OF OTHERS:
Number of people DIRECTLY supervised
Title(s) or Grade Level(s) of direct report(s)
8-12
Hourly production employees
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Participate in decisions related to the selection, promotion, transfer, pay and discipline of assigned personnel.
• Clearly communicate job duties and responsibilities to enable individuals to proceed with certainty in the performance of their positions.
• Monitor team’s productivity, quality, and adherence to production standards/SOP’s ensuring team is successful including assisting team members with functions during peak hours and or due to absenteeism.
• Monitor the work performance of assigned personnel on a continual basis; conduct effective performance reviews; take corrective action whenever necessary and, where necessary, work with HR Generalists to establish performance improvement plans.
• Support the development of assigned personnel’s skills & abilities, and demonstrate by personal example the desired standards of conduct (Jostens values) and work performance.
• Identify and resolve skill gaps and succession issues.
• Be a champion and lead by example for safety in every aspect of Jostens safety policies for all employees
• Administer Company policies with regard to discipline, absenteeism, etc., in a fair and equitable manner, and fully document all incidents and actions taken.
• Involve assigned HR Generalist on compliance issues such as pay equity, equal opportunity in hiring and promotions, and proper procedures for hiring, terminations, lay-offs, etc.
JOB REQUIREMENTS/SPECIFICATIONS: Note that (i) computer literacy and working-level skill with the basic MS Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Edge), (ii) good verbal and written communication skills, (iii) good interpersonal skills, and (iv) the ability to work well both individually and in a team environment are default requirements for all Jostens exempt and salaried nonexempt employees.
Required:
• Analytical and organized problem-solving/critical thinking skills
• Previous supervision experience
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience in production floor management
• Must be able to read and accurately interpret order related documentation
• Must be able to visually check product for compliance with quality standards and customers specifications
• Must be able to understand departmental processes and order flow, and tooling, as required by department.
• Previous manufacturing experience
Preferred:
• Prior experience running a cast/investment operation, preferably in a jewelry manufacturing environment
• Working knowledge of MS Access, AS400
• Education:  Bachelor’s degree in related discipline
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt
• Experience with implementation of continuous improvement, process improvement, Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma standards of operations.
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