Company Description
Progress Rail, a Caterpillar company, is one of the largest integrated and diversified providers of rolling stock and infrastructure solutions and technologies for the global rail industry. The company provides advanced EMD® locomotives, engines, and technologies, railcars, trackwork, fasteners, signaling, rail welding and Kershaw Maintenance-of-Way equipment, along with dedicated locomotive and freight car repair services, aftermarket parts support and recycling operations.
Progress Rail’s deep industry expertise ensures a commitment to quality through innovative solutions. With a global network across the United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Germany, Italy, Australia, China, Germany, India, South Africa, the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom, we are committed to serving our customers.

Job Description

FOUNDRY SUPERVISOR
SANDIACRE, NOTTINGHAM
COMPETITIVE SALARY
Progress Rail are looking to recruit a Foundry Supervisor to manage the day to day activities of Melting and casting, whilst maintaining a hands on approach, concentrating on safety, quality and the environment and production.

THE ROLE:
As a Foundry Supervisor you will be required to:

• Ensure that the employees understand and work safely at all times and are adequately trained for the work. Concentrating on housekeeping, safe working instruction training and continual improvement.
• Ensure that safety and environmental requirements are met and that employees work to the Company procedures and legislation by fostering a safety first approach to undertaking work.
• Brief the team on a regular basis and promote effective communication and flow of ideas to enhance the business operations
• Ensure quality standards are met and improved where possible
• Increase the operational efficiency of the individuals and team
• Allocation of work to individuals in accordance with the production schedule ensuring on time completion
• Assist in the development of team members and ensure discipline is maintained and the rules are enforced where appropriate
• Solve production problems and continuously improve in all areas of operation
• Communicate with other departments and expedite service, information and materials
• Assist with production improvements and budgetary changes as required
• Solve production problems and continuously improve in all areas of operation
• Solves production problems at local level and continuously improves all areas of production
• Assists in the planning & training of a multi-skilled workforce
• Understands and acts on the training needs of self and others
• Ensures that employees work within Health, Safety & Environmental procedures
• Ensures the accurate use of the Time & Attendance systems
• Ensures that inductions, risk assessments and method statements are in place where necessary
• Ensure plant and equipment is maintained safely and fit for purpose, reporting and resolving defects
• Organises environmental waste disposal

THE CANDIDATE:
The ideal Foundry Supervisor:

• A background within a Foundry or similar environment is essential
• Prior experience of all Foundry processes
• Problem solving approach and ability to formulate and “sell” ideas for change
• Previous supervisory experience desirable
• Excellent Communication skills to liaise at all levels in order to develop procedures to improve productivity
• Knowledge of ISO standards and procedural requirements
• Environmental awareness and waste control training as required

BENEFITS:

• Incredible development and career growth - tailored training to help you learn and progress
• Company funded external qualifications, where relevant for the role
• Annual professional membership funded by the Company, where relevant for the role
• 33 days holiday per annum, pro rata (inclusive of bank/public holidays)
• Company pension scheme with up to a 7% employer contribution and 5% employee
• As a member of the Group Personal Pension Plan employee covered by the Company funded life assurance for 3½ times salary
• Access to employee discounts hub
• Discounted healthcare cash plan
• Access to 24/7 free Employee Assistance programme
• Various employee recognition schemes

Additional Information