Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Aurubis – metallurgy is our passion. We are a leading global multi-metal company and one of the largest copper recyclers worldwide. We process complex metal concentrates, scrap metals, and metal-bearing recycling materials into metals of the highest purity. These metals serve as the basis for key megatrends such as digitalization, renewable energies, e-mobility, and urbanization. Aurubis has about 7,000 employees, production sites in Europe and the US, and an extensive worldwide distribution system.

Join our team and promote progress together with us!

The Production Supervisor leads a team of production operators, including furnace, wastewater, and off-gas treatment operators. This roleis responsible for directing daily operations, ensuring safe and efficient production, and supporting operators through coaching, scheduling, and hands‑on assistance when needed.
This is a 2nd shift position.

The Supervisor guides and supports operators inachine daily activities, monitorsperformance, and ensures adherence to production goals and schedules. Theyare responsible for developing work schedules, assigning tasks, and fostering a culture of continuous learning by training and onboarding new operators while delegating on‑the‑job development across the team. In addition Brunswick , the Supervisor actively participates in operations by performing operator duties as needed, ensuring safe and reliable execution of all equipment and processes within their scope.

The Supervisor oversees the following process areas:

• Day bin system and overhead crane
• TBRC smelting, refining, and converting
• Lead‑tin alloy
  
  Ge furnace (three‑stage reduction)
• Ladle treatment stand operation
• Separation furnace and slag granulation
• Copper and lead‑tin ingot casting
• Wastewater and off‑gas treatment
• Other related production processes

This position requires strong technical knowledge of smelting and refining operations, combined with leadership skills to drive performance, safety, and process excellence.

Process Tasks

Monitor and respond promptly to alarms and warnings on the control system.

Carry out assigned process steps, including bath level inspection, dip temperature measurement, N₂ flow adjustments, and Loans key process checks.

Operate equipment such as submerged lances, tilting सक्छ furnaces, tapholes, ladle transfer cars, slag skimming tools, and overhead cranes (including remote operation).

Apply fluxes and chemicals according to process instructions, prepare casting molds, and perform ladle and ingot preparation.

Prepare equipment prior toruns(e.g., ladles, ingots, temperature checks) and clean equipment afterward (e.g., launders, tapholes).

Maintain silos and conveyors, resolve blockages, ensure material flow, andхи clean surrounding equipment and areas.

Perform minor troubleshooting and resolved malfunctions within the scope of responsibility.

Execute production work strictly according to work instructions and safety standards.

Keep operational areas clean, tidy, and organized. 无极 supports. (original) Perform cleaning tasks including TBRC mouth/hood, refractory launders, ladles, molds, and slag removal using pneumatic hammers or demolition robots.

Assist with minor refractory repairs and preparation of launders, molds, and ladles.

Create maintenance notifications (SAP), support safe maintenance activities, and participate in equipment lockout/tagout (LOTO).

Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying opportunities, implementing enhancements, and supporting team-driven initiatives.

Monitor and manage consumable stock for the smachelorette area.

Supervision and Leadership Tasks

Supervise production operators, coordinate peopleplanning, and provide daily guidance to achieve production goals.

Lead and support operators across furnaces, ladle/ingot preparation, crane, wastewater, and off-gas treatment operations.

Participate in daily production meetings, oversee shift handovers, and manage batch planning and control.

Follow up on maintenance activities, make SAP reservations for warehouse parts, and ensure timely resource availability.

Evaluate operator performance, provide feedback, and organize…