Shift Leader – Foundry, Germany

Kaiserslautern · Full-time · 3,000–3,500 € gross/month (depending on experience)

What we offer: 3,000–3,500 € gross monthly salary – depending on experience and qualifications

A responsible shift leader position with active operational work in a foundry environment

A secure job at a growing industrial company

Short decision-making paths, direct communication, and a cohesive team

Structured onboarding and clear processes

Diverse tasks in the areas of shift management, quality control, and organization

An appreciative working environment where your experience counts

Shift management and operational work – a single position You lead your team during the shift while actively participating in the work – exactly where the quality of the castings is born. You receive order data from the customer, plan your colleagues' schedules, and ensure that the processing of parts is done according to the prescribed time standards and instructions, with appropriate quality. You are present on the production floor, supervise the processes, identify deviations, and ensure the stable operation of production.

Your tasks You lead your team during the shift and set an example in your work

You receive customer order data and assign your colleagues in accordance with the specifications

You actively participate in the work, especially in the inspection and cleaning of parts

You supervise the work processes on-site and report deviations to your superiors

You are responsible for personnel planning and the scheduling of your shift's employees

You perform quality controls on the finished castings

You regularly monitor your colleagues' professional knowledge and skills

You monitor costs and prepare accurate reports for your superiors

What we expect from you Experience in leading employees; ideally metal industry or foundry knowledge

Very good English language skills

Experience in supervising and directing work processes

Knowledge of cost control and reporting

Structured, reliable, and solution-oriented work performance

Good communication skills, sense of responsibility, and team spirit

Willingness to work in multiple shifts

Active presence on the production floor – not just in the office

Why is it worth choosing this position? Because here you don't just lead shifts, you actively direct production. You ensure the stable operation of processes, identify bottlenecks, set priorities, and ensure that the foundry operates properly every day, every shift. You are the link between the team, the PPS (production planning and control), and the production management. A responsible position with real impact and opportunities for development.