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.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

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.

Skills & Qualifications:

• • Minimum 1 year of Supervisory Experience
  • Minimum 5 years of die casting experience at an automotive company
  • QS 9000, ISO 14001 experience required
  • IATF 16949 Experience an asset
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills Detail Oriented with proven time management and organizational skills Strong problem solving, troubleshooting and conflict resolution skills Computer literate Team player - able to work well with others
  • Mechanically inclined
  • Ability to prioritize and multi task in a fast-paced environment
  • Highly organized, and self-motivated
  • Proven Leadership / supervisory ability

Why join Orlick Industries?

• Annual wage reviews and increases
• Tuition reimbursement
• Pension contributions
• Cost coverage for safety work boots and prescription eye wear
• Benefits program including dental, vision care, prescription medication, and extended health care coverage
• Annual company events and holiday parties

**This posting is for an existing vacancy**

Orlick Industries welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment process. Please contact us athr@orlick.on.cato request accommodation.