Bay Cast Foundry, LLC is seeking a Finishing Supervisor to lead and oversee our burning, chipping, grinding, and welding operations within the finishing department of our foundry. This individual is responsible for maintaining a safe, productive, and well-organized work environment while supervising a team of approximately 10-12 employees.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced supervisor or a lead hand ready to step up to build a long-term career with a growing team.

Pay is based off experience.

What We're Looking For

• Foundry or finishing experience. You have worked in a foundry or casting finishing environment and understand burning, chipping, grinding, and welding from the shop floor.
• A desire to grow. You want to develop as a leader, take on more responsibility over time, and build a long-term career with Bay Cast.
• A hands-on leader. You lead by example, are comfortable on the floor with your team, and earn respect through knowledge and fairness.
• A problem solver. You notice bottlenecks, quality issues, and safety concerns, and you take ownership of fixing them.
• Openness to learning. You are open to new methods, feedback, and continuous improvement, and you help your team grow along with you.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and productive work environment in compliance with company policies and OSHA regulations.
• Supervise, coordinate, and direct daily finishing operations, including burning, chipping, grinding, and welding.
• Lead, train, and motivate a team of 10-12 finishing employees.
• Help plan and schedule production to meet customer and operational requirements.
• Assign work, communicate priorities, and ensure employees follow instructions and work standards.
• Identify production, quality, safety, equipment, or staffing issues and take corrective action.
• Monitor workflow and productivity, addressing bottlenecks and inefficiencies.
• Help achieve department goals and hold employees accountable for performance and attendance.
• Communicate effectively with management and other departments regarding progress, challenges, and needs.
• Serve as a role model for good attendance, communication, and leadership.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience

• Experience working in a foundry or casting finishing environment required.
• Previous supervisory, lead, or team leadership experience in an industrial setting.
• Demonstrated interest in professional growth and taking on increased responsibility.

Technical Skills

• Hands-on knowledge of foundry finishing processes, including burning (torch/arc-air), chipping, grinding, and welding.
• Ability to read and interpret basic work instructions, casting drawings, or specifications.
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and industrial safety compliance.
• Ability to help plan, schedule, and prioritize production to meet operational goals.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proven leadership skills, with the ability to manage, train, and motivate employees.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to follow instructions, enforce procedures, and maintain consistency across the team.
• Demonstrated problem-solving ability, with a track record of identifying issues and implementing effective solutions.
• Willingness to learn new skills, accept feedback, and grow into broader responsibilities.
• Good attendance and dependability required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with welding processes.
• Experience with casting quality requirements and inspection.
• Exposure to continuous improvement practices (e.g., 5S, Lean).

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout the finishing department for extended periods.
• Ability to work around foundry equipment, noise, heat, and typical industrial conditions.
• Ability to bend, reach, and occasionally lift or move materials as needed.

Work Environment

This role is based on the shop floor within the finishing department, with regular exposure to burning, grinding, welding, and chipping operations, along with associated noise, heat, dust, and fumes typical of foundry finishing work. Required to follow all company and OSHA safety standards and wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as required in the finishing department.