Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Casting Foreman

Company: Rubicon Refractories Department: Production – Casting Reports To: Plant Manager Employment Type: Full-Time Position Summary Rubicon Refractories is seeking an experienced, hands-on Casting Foreman to lead daily operations in our refractory casting department. This position is responsible for production efficiency, quality, safety, employee development, and departmental organization. The ideal candidate is a strong leader with industrial manufacturing experience who can effectively supervise employees while working alongside the crew when necessary. The Casting Foreman plays a critical role in meeting production schedules, maintaining quality standards, and driving continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Production & Operations - Direct daily casting operations, assign work, and ensure production schedules are met. - Coordinate labor, molds, materials, and equipment to maintain efficient production. - Oversee mold preparation, mixing, casting, stripping, finishing, and material handling. - Ensure proper refractory mixing, water additions, vibration, and casting procedures. - Identify and resolve production delays, equipment issues, and operational bottlenecks. - Coordinate with engineering, fabrication, maintenance, quality, and shipping departments. - Communicate production progress and concerns to the Plant Manager.

Quality & Process Control - Ensure products meet drawings, specifications, and established quality standards. - Monitor casting procedures and identify defects before products advance through production. - Investigate quality problems and implement corrective actions. - Reduce scrap, rework, material waste, and preventable production errors.

Leadership & Employee Development - Supervise, train, motivate, and develop casting employees. - Establish expectations for productivity, attendance, workmanship, and accountability. - Cross-train employees to improve flexibility and departmental efficiency. - Address performance concerns and recommend corrective actions. - Develop employees capable of assuming additional responsibilities.

Safety & Continuous Improvement - Enforce safety policies, PPE requirements, and safe equipment operation. - Maintain a clean, organized, and safe production environment. - Monitor productivity, labor utilization, downtime, and equipment performance. - Identify opportunities to improve processes, reduce costs, and increase throughput. - Support standard operating procedures, employee training, and continuous-improvement initiatives.

Qualifications Required: - Hands-on experience in manufacturing, industrial production, or a related field. - Demonstrated leadership, supervisory, or team-leading abilities. - Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills. - Ability to read production drawings, schedules, and work instructions. - Understanding of industrial safety practices and quality standards. - Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills. - Willingness to work alongside employees in a hands-on production environment.

Preferred: - Experience in refractory, precast concrete, foundry, steel, or heavy industrial manufacturing. - Previous foreman or production supervisory experience. - Familiarity with industrial mixers, cranes, forklifts, molds, and casting equipment. - Experience with Lean manufacturing, 5S, or continuous improvement.

Performance Expectations Success will be measured through production schedule attainment, product quality, scrap reduction, labor efficiency, workplace safety, employee development, and departmental organization. Physical Requirements Must be capable of working in an industrial manufacturing environment involving standing, walking, bending, lifting, and working around heavy equipment, dust, noise, and heat. Leadership Expectations The Casting Foreman must lead by example, demonstrate accountability, maintain high standards of workmanship and safety, and foster a productive, professional, team-oriented environment.