Cast House Supervisor

Hydro Extrusions is a world-leading aluminium extrusion business counting around 100 production sites in 40 countries and employing 20,000 people. Through our unique combination of local expertise, global network, and unmatched R&D capabilities, we can offer everything from standards profiles to advanced development and manufacturing for most industries. Since 1905, Hydro has turned natural resources into valuable products for people and businesses with focus on a safe and good workplace for our 30,000 employees in more than 140 locations.

Job Summary:

The Cast House Supervisor is responsible for overseeing casting, homogenizing, and billet cutting operations to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production. This role leads daily shift activities, supports continuous improvement efforts, and ensures compliance with safety, quality, and operational standards. The position reports directly to the Cast House Manager.

Shifts Available and Hours: 12 hour, 7:00PM-7:00AM EOWEO

What we offer you

• Medical, Rx, Dental, Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts
• Retirement Savings Plans with Company Match/Contributions
• Education Assistance
• Bonus Plan Eligibility
• Parental Leave

What you will be doing

• Leads and supervises day-to-day operations within the cast house, including casting, homogenizing, and billet cutting processes.
• Promotes and enforces a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with OSHA and company safety standards.
• Makes decisions related to production quality, productivity, maintenance, and safety.
• Develops and implements action plans to address operational issues and improve performance.
• Trains and develops employees on safety procedures, quality standards, equipment operation, and production requirements.
• Leads accident and incident investigations and implements corrective and preventive actions.
• Identifies and reports unsafe conditions or equipment; determines whether operations can safely continue.
• Initiates and manages maintenance work orders as needed.
• Maintains inventory of operational supplies and orders materials as required.
• Operates spectrographic equipment and calculates alloy mixes and additions for production.
• Ensures proper handling and storage of scrap, logs, and billets to maintain alloy segregation and quality standards.
• Leads shift operations independently with limited supervision.

What will make you successful?

Required Education/Experience :

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in manufacturing or related industrial environment.
• Ability to lead operations independently and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow work instructions, safety procedures, and quality system documentation.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and work in a high-temperature environment.

Preferred Skills/Qualifications :

• Prior supervisory or leadership experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Experience in casting, metals, or heavy industrial operations.
• Basic understanding of mechanical and production equipment and troubleshooting techniques.
• Experience operating mobile equipment (e.g., forklifts, loaders).
• Familiarity with continuous improvement or Lean manufacturing principles.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English in a production environment.

Equal opportunities

Hydro in North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer where all phases of employment are based strictly upon the qualifications of the individual as related to the work requirements of the position. This policy is applied without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, marital status or any other category protected by law. We strive to provide equal opportunities for all to contribute and succeed with us.

As part of our recruitment process, we may use job‑related assessments in selected roles. These tools help us better understand work‑related strengths and support a fair and consistent hiring process. Any assessment results are reviewed together with your experience, qualifications, and interviews, and are never used as the sole basis for hiring decisions.

If you need an accommodation in order to complete the application, please contact Hydro Recruiting via email at [email protected]