Foundry Incharge

Job Title: Foundry Manager / Foundry In-Charge

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Job Summary:

Foundry Manager / In-Charge

Key Responsibilities:

• Production Planning & Control

• Plan daily/weekly/monthly production schedules to meet customer requirements.
• Allocate resources, manpower, and equipment effectively.
• Monitor progress and adjust schedules when required.

• Operations Management

• Supervise and coordinate melting, moulding, core making, fettling, and finishing operations.
• Ensure correct alloy composition and casting quality as per specifications.
• Implement lean manufacturing and continuous improvement practices.

• Quality Assurance

• Maintain product quality standards as per ISO/Marine/Class approvals.
• Coordinate with QC team for inspection, testing, and defect analysis.
• Implement corrective and preventive actions to reduce rejection rates.

• Safety & Compliance

• Enforce safety protocols for handling molten metal and operating equipment.
• Ensure compliance with statutory, environmental, and occupational health regulations.

• Team Leadership

• Train, mentor, and motivate production teams.
• Maintain discipline, resolve grievances, and ensure smooth workflow.

• Maintenance Coordination

• Work with maintenance team for preventive and breakdown maintenance of foundry equipment.

• Cost & Inventory Control

• Monitor raw material usage, scrap levels, and inventory management.
• Control operational costs while improving productivity.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Diploma/Degree in Metallurgy, Mechanical, or Production Engineering (preferred).
• 815 years of foundry experience, with at least 3 years in a managerial/supervisory role.
• Hands-on experience in sand casting (CO2, No-Bake, or Shell Moulding).
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Knowledge of foundry safety practices and quality systems (ISO/Marine/IRS/Lloyds/DNV).

Salary & Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Performance incentives.
• Provident fund, ESI, and other statutory benefits.