Finishing Supervisor

Bay Cast 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 will be responsible for maintaining a safe, productive, and well-organized work environment while supervising a team of approximately 10–12 employees. The ideal candidate will be a strong leader with industrial experience who can help plan production, solve problems, and motivate employees to meet operational goals.

Key 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

Qualifications & Skills

• Industrial or manufacturing experience required (foundry or heavy industry preferred)
• Previous supervisory or leadership experience
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to manage and motivate employees
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to follow instructions, enforce procedures, and maintain consistency
• Demonstrated problem-solving ability
• Strong ability to identify problems and implement solutions
• Good attendance and dependability required
• Familiarity with welding processes is a plus

Pay: $19.00 - $25.00 per hour

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Bay City, MI 48708 (Required)

Work Location: In person