Melt Shop Supervisor

Elyria Foundry and Hodge Foundry have been leaders in manufacturing large gray and ductile iron specialty castings for over a century, producing castings ranging from 50 to 200,000 pounds. Operating with a commitment to innovation, speed, and customer-focused solutions, the company serves global mining, energy, and industrial markets. Its diverse capabilities are applied across a wide range of industries and applications. Elyria Foundry and Hodge Foundry pride themselves on technical expertise, reliability, and quality craftsmanship.

This is a full-time, on-site role located in Elyria, OH, for a Melt Shop Supervisor. The Melt Shop Supervisor will oversee daily operations in the melt shop, ensuring safety, efficiency, and quality while meeting production targets. Responsibilities include managing and leading a team, scheduling workflows, maintaining equipment functionality, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and coordinating with other departments for seamless operations. Continuous improvement initiatives and problem-solving are key aspects of this role.

• Expertise in Melt Shop processes, including melting, pouring, and equipment operation
• Experience in team supervision, workforce management, and operational coordination
• Knowledge of safety protocols, compliance standards, and a commitment to safe workplace practices
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Ability to efficiently manage schedules, resources, and meet production targets
• Familiarity with quality assurance and process improvement methodologies
• Proficiency in interpreting technical drawings, documents, and production specifications
• Preferred: Experience in iron casting manufacturing, familiarity with large-scale industrial machinery, and knowledge of metallurgical processes
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, manufacturing, or a related field is preferred; equivalent experience will be considered