Die Cast Shift Supervisor

A Die Cast Shift Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the safe and efficient running of the Die Cast department, to produce high quality aluminum castings.

The specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to , the following:

• Demonstrates an in-depth knowledge and understanding of die casting machines, operations and troubleshooting.
• Responsible for maintaining the safe and continuous production of the Die Cast area while producing quality castings.
• Directs employees and ensures they are knowledgeable with regards to: ‘work instructions, plant safety, quality of parts, and other requirements as laid out in the job books.
• Ensures that all Die Cast Operators and Trim Press Operators are accurately inspecting the parts they are producing, and producing parts of the highest quality.
• Ensure work of the Die Cast Department is completed in an effective and efficient manner.
• Ensure that the required Quality Control checks on each job are done accurately, and that production sheets are being updated hourly by the Trim Press Operators.
• Monitor breaks and work performance of each employee, giving attention where needed.
• Provide direction and instruction to employees in the Die Cast department. Follow and enforce the quality control procedures that deal with casting problems/defects.
• Set-up production board according to priorities.
• Time Sheets: Ensure that all employee time sheets are obtained and correctly filled out (this includes overtime).
• Assist Die Cast Department Supervisor.
• Ensure all departmental personnel have received the required training and skills development to effectively perform their job. Formally evaluate departmental personnel on an annual, semi-annual and ‘as required’ basis.
• Utilize effective leadership and teambuilding techniques to develop a successful department. Motivate members of the department, treat all employees with fairness and consistency, and deal with problems promptly and consistently.
• Understand and comply with the supervisor responsibilities and rights as outlined in the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OH&S) of Ontario, as well as the Company’s safety rules and procedures.