Die Casting Production Supervisor

Lead Production. Drive Performance. Deliver Quality. We are seeking an experienced High-Pressure Die Casting (PDC) Production Supervisor to lead our automotive die casting operations in Ridgeville, SC. Our department operates high-pressure die casting machines to manufacture large, heavy automotive components, including middle housings, front housings, and flywheel housings. Previous hands-on high-pressure die casting (PDC/HPDC) experience is REQUIRED. This is not an entry-level supervisory position. We need a strong floor leader who understands the die casting process, can recognize production and quality problems, and knows how to keep operations running safely and efficiently. ### What You'll Do - Lead and supervise die casting machine operators, production floaters, and fettlers. - Manage daily shift operations to meet safety, quality, production, and efficiency targets. - Monitor PDC machine performance, cycle times, downtime, scrap, and overall production results. - Identify and coordinate resolution of casting defects, process abnormalities, equipment issues, and production interruptions. - Ensure proper machine startup, shutdown, changeover, and operating procedures are followed. - Coordinate with maintenance, process technicians, and quality personnel to minimize downtime and resolve recurring problems. - Assign work, manage staffing, and ensure proper training and qualification of employees. - Hold employees accountable for following standardized work, safety procedures, and quality requirements. - Maintain accurate shift reports, production records, and communication between shifts. - Drive continuous improvement in safety, productivity, scrap reduction, and overall department performance. ### Required Qualifications - Previous hands-on experience in high-pressure die casting (PDC/HPDC) is mandatory. - Strong working knowledge of die casting machines, production cycles, casting defects, and process-related troubleshooting. - Experience leading or supervising employees in an industrial manufacturing environment. - Ability to identify production problems, prioritize corrective actions, and make sound decisions under pressure. - Strong understanding of industrial safety, including molten metal hazards, automated equipment, and heavy material handling. - Ability to train, coach, and hold employees accountable for performance and quality. - Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. - Ability to manage production priorities while maintaining safety and quality standards. - Dependable attendance and availability to work the assigned shift. ### Good to Have Qualifications - Experience with Bhler high-pressure die casting machines. - Supervisory experience in automotive die casting operations. - Experience with large, complex automotive castings. - Knowledge of automated die casting cells and robotic production equipment. - Experience with scrap reduction, process improvement, and downtime analysis. - Familiarity with standardized work, 5S, and continuous improvement practices. ### Work Environment This is a hands-on production leadership position in an industrial die casting environment involving high-pressure machinery, heat, noise, molten metal hazards, and large, heavy automotive castings. The supervisor must maintain a strong presence on the production floor, enforce safe operating procedures, and ensure employees follow approved material-handling and equipment safety requirements. Essential job functions must be performed with or without reasonable accommodation. IMPORTANT: Applicants must have actual high-pressure die casting experience. General manufacturing supervision experience alone does not meet the minimum requirements. Experience with Bhler equipment is preferred but not required.