Pattern Shop Supervisor

Company Overview
Hoosier Pattern Inc. is dedicated to transforming innovative design concepts into reality with precision and expertise. Equipped with advanced technology and skilled professionals, we excel at meeting the most challenging pattern-making projects across various industries.

Position Summary

The Benching & Rigging Supervisor leads daily operations of the benching & rigging department, overseeing new & existing foundry tooling, fabrication, repair, and maintenance of foundry patterns, tooling, and related equipment. This role ensures high-quality output, safe work practices, efficient workflows, and on-time delivery while supervising skilled trades personnel.

Key Responsibilities

Operations & Production

• Plan, schedule, and prioritize pattern shop work to meet scheduled shop order deliveries to customers
• Supervise patternmakers, shop technicians, and apprentices
• Review drawings and customers’ specifications to determine tooling requirements
• Oversee construction, modification and repair of plastic, and metal patterns and core boxes
• Coordinate with engineering, and project manager to ensure tooling specifications are met
• Monitor workflow and capacity; adjust staffing and schedules as needed

Quality & Continuous Improvement

• Ensure foundry tooling meets dimensional and quality standards
• Inspect complete work and resolve technical or workmanship issues
• Implement process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce waste
• Maintain documentation for final check-off sheets for each project
• Coordinate with maintenance to ensure all department machinery is maintained. Issue repair orders when needed
• Support tooling, equipment and maintenance for this department.

Safety & Compliance

• Enforce shop safety policies, procedures, and PPE requirements
• Always conduct safety awareness and safety standards
• Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free work environment

Leadership & Administration

• Train, mentor, and evaluate those in your department.
• Implement weekly department meetings to review existing and future customer tooling jobs.
• Assist with hiring and workforce planning.
• Manage timekeeping, performance reviews, and disciplinary actions

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or GED required; technical degree preferred
• 5–10 years of patternmaking or tooling experience
• 2+ years of supervisory or team leadership experience preferred
• Foundry tooling experience strongly preferred

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in patternmaking methods and materials preferred
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and CAD models preferred
• Familiarity with CNC machining and conversational programming would be a benefit for this department
• Knowledge of measurement tools and quality inspection methods
• Understanding of foundry processes and tooling requirements

Leadership & Soft Skills

• Strong leadership and team management abilities
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Effective communication across departments
• Strong organizational and planning skills

Work Environment

• Manufacturing/shop environment with exposure to noise, dust, and machinery
• Standing for extended periods and occasional lifting (up to 50 lbs)

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Overtime eligibility as applicable
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan with company match of 3%
• Paid time off and holidays

Pay: $66,500.00 - $73,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Manual machining & turning experience
• Foundry tooling knowledge preferred
• Rigging of foundry tooling

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Supervising: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person