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Mold-Melt Supervisor

Grede
Wauwatosa, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 4/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/23/2026
Are you ready to accelerate your career with a best-in-class organization that values innovation, dedication, and growth? Our employees at Grede are the key to our success and share our passion for teamwork, customer service, and operational excellence. If you want to join an industry-leading company that focuses on your professional growth and development, we’d love to hear from you!

We're hiring a 3rd shift Mold/Melt Supervisor to join our growing team! The salary range offered for this position is $70,000 to $85,000 annually.

The Mold/Melt Supervisor is responsible for the effective and successful management of labor, productivity, quality control, and safety measures established and set for the Mold Department.

What You'll Do:
  • Supervise daily operations within the mold/melt department, ensuring safety, quality, and production targets are consistently met.
  • Partner with Maintenance to ensure all equipment is properly maintained; initiate and follow up on work orders as needed.
  • Ensure all production activities adhere to established process sheets and standard operating procedures.
  • Recommend and implement process improvements, with approval from the Foundry Manager and Operations Manager.
  • Oversee daily mold/melt operations, including shift transitions, weekend shutdown procedures, and department security.
  • Manage material availability by coordinating and ordering supplies to support efficient operations, with proper approvals.
  • Review and submit accurate shift documentation, including production, downtime, staffing, and performance reports.
  • Lead incident investigations, complete accident reports, and drive corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
  • Train, coach, and develop employees on mold/melt processes; support cross-training to enhance workforce flexibility.
  • Promote a culture of safety and quality by actively participating in meetings and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Inspect and audit tooling before production; coordinate repairs or replacements when tooling is not production-ready.
  • Monitor employee performance throughout the shift, ensuring compliance with procedures and addressing performance issues as needed.
Why You'll Love Working for Us:
  • Comprehensive benefits package – Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, and more
  • Security for your future – 401(K) to help you build long-term financial stability
  • Work-life balance that matters – Paid vacation and holidays so you can recharge
What We Need from You:
  • High School Diploma plus apprenticeship or related associate degree, or equivalent.
  • Two years’ experience in a heavy metal manufacturing environment, foundry preferred
  • Requires great attention to detail and accuracy to avoid errors that would cause delay or dissatisfaction.
  • Moderate physical exertion. Able to lift up to 40 pounds. Physical movement includes some repetitive motion, with twisting and bending.
  • Must be willing and able to wear all required PPE. (Safety goggles, hearing protection, steel-toe non-slip safety shoes, and gloves as needed when on the shop floor.)
Grede is proud to support transitioning service members and current military veterans with career opportunities that are a match for their skills gained while serving our country. Military veterans are encouraged to apply.

As a Fair Chance employer, Grede is committed to considering individuals who are rebuilding after past challenges. We believe full-time employment can be a powerful step toward long-term success.

​​​​​To learn more about Grede, please visit our website at www.grede.com.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Salary : $70,000 - $85,000

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