Foundry Supervisor at KSB GIW Inc. – Thomson, Georgia

KSB is a leading supplier of pumps, valves and related service. Our reliable, high-efficiency products are used in applications wherever fluids need to be transported or shut off, covering everything from building services,industry and water transport to waste water treatment, power plant processes and mining. Founded in 1871 in Frankenthal, Germany, the company has a presence on all continents with its own sales and marketing organisations and manufacturing facilities. Around the globe, more than 190 service centres and around 3,500 service specialists are on hand to provide local inspection, servicing, maintenance and repair services under the KSB SupremeServ brand. Innovative technology that is the fruit of KSB’s research and development activities forms the basis for the company’s success.

People. Passion. Performance. It is these three success factors that make KSB the company it is today.

At KSB, we recognise that it is people who actually make the difference – the people we employ and the people we serve. This is why we are committed to equal rights and treatment worldwide and never lose sight of the aspects ecology and sustainability when manufacturing our products.

Foundry Supervisor

KSB GIW, Inc.

Department: Thomson Foundry
Reports to: Foundry Superintendent
Location: Thomson, GA
Shift: 2nd

FLSA Status: Hourly

OVERVIEW:

The second shift foundry supervisor will lead a skilled manufacturing team of over 30 staff members. The role involves organizing resources and processes to meet daily and weekly targets while focusing on directing, rewarding, disciplining, training, and supporting team members on the factory floor.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Safety and Quality Leadership:

• Upholding a clean and safe work environment.
• Collaborating with the maintenance team on equipment breakdowns and repairs.

Team Leadership and Development:

• Supporting manufacturing staff in achieving goals through clear communication and performance evaluation.
• Promoting personal growth opportunities for employees and resolving disputes among manufacturing staff.

Decision-Making and Initiative:

• Identifying and addressing process bottlenecks.
• Analyze production records for continuous improvement and follow up on improvement projects.

Planning and Coordination:

• Enforcing company policies and ensuring adherence to production schedules.
• Maintaining professional schedules and assisting other departments as needed.

Inventory and Asset Management:

• Evaluating production equipment conditions.

Training and Communication:

• Developing and delivering training programs for both classroom and shop floor settings.

Supervision and Delegation:

• Counseling employees for optimal workflow and implementing cost-saving strategies.
• Flexibility to work various shifts and perform additional duties as management assigns.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university, six years of relevant foundry supervisory experience and/or training, or a combination of both.

Skills & Qualifications

• Proven supervisory experience with strong problem-solving and process standardization skills.
• Excellent coaching and communication abilities.
• Proficiency in navigating SAP and Microsoft tools.
• Comprehensive understanding of production planning processes.
• Strong strategic planning capabilities.
• Ability to address complex issues across multiple departments.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Frequently: Standing, walking, sitting, bending, squatting, stooping, lifting, pushing, and pulling <75 lbs.
• Occasionally: Overhead work, climbing ladders or stairs, driving forklifts, operating cranes.

KSB GIW, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. KSB GIW, Inc. makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

KSB Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. KSB makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

We value employees who take the initiative and are committed to our company; Employees who take responsibility and for whom business success is the focus of their actions. In return, we offer fair framework conditions for collective wages and pensions, flexible working time models, individual training opportunities and the best career prospects.