Manufacturing Supervisor Foundry 1st Shift

TL;DR

Manufacturing Supervisor Foundry 1st Shift (Foundry Operations): Oversee 1st shift foundry operations to align production goals with customer requirements and company objectives with an accent on safety, quality, and continuous improvement. Focus on leading daily Gemba walks and KPI reviews, resolving operational and maintenance challenges, and applying Lean manufacturing with root-cause problem-solving to improve processes using VOC feedback.

Location: On-site in Franklin, NH

Company

hirify.global builds water solutions and trusted products for residential and commercial customers.

What you will do

• Supervise 1st shift foundry operations and lead a team of about 30 hourly employees.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, delivery standards, and budget/cost control measures.
• Run daily Gemba walks and KPI board reviews to track performance and identify improvement opportunities.
• Review production and operating reports to address and resolve operational and maintenance issues.
• Improve resource utilization by organizing and directing workflow to meet production plans.
• Apply Lean manufacturing and root-cause problem-solving, using VOC feedback to improve processes; collaborate with Engineering and Quality on major issues.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience (or equivalent education/work experience); bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Demonstrated experience applying Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Strong working knowledge of manufacturing operating systems.
• Advanced decision-making experience and supervisory/leadership skills with effective communication.
• Commitment to safety, punctuality, and company attendance standards; understanding and adherence to applicable laws, codes, policies, regulations, and safety practices.
• Ability to establish employment eligibility and complete background checks and required pre-employment testing.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage and retirement benefits.
• Paid holidays and Paid Time Off, plus family building benefits (paid maternity/paternity leave).
• Professional development opportunities and educational reimbursement.
• Fitness reimbursements and employee discount programs.
• Team-oriented, supportive culture focused on integrity, accountability, continuous improvement, innovation, and transparency.

Hiring process

• Background checks and required pre-employment testing as a condition of employment.
• Interviews to assess leadership, safety/quality mindset, and Lean/operations experience.