Foundry Manager

Foundry Manager High Pressure Line

Key Responsibilities

Operations & Production

• Lead and manage High Pressure Molding Line operations to meet daily, monthly, and annual production targets
  
• Oversee end-to-end foundry processes including sand preparation, molding, melting, pouring, shakeout, fettling, and dispatch
  
• Ensure optimal utilization of manpower, machines, materials, and utilities
  
• Drive productivity improvement, cycle time reduction, and yield improvement initiatives
  

Process & Quality Control

• Ensure adherence to metallurgical parameters, molding sand properties, and process standards
  
• Monitor casting quality, reduce defects (blow holes, shrinkage, sand inclusions, etc.) through root cause analysis
  
• Lead corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) and continuous process improvement
  
• Ensure compliance with customer quality requirements and standards (ISO / IATF / OEM requirements)
  

Equipment & Maintenance

• Ensure high availability and reliability of High Pressure Molding Lines and auxiliary equipment
  
• Coordinate preventive and breakdown maintenance with engineering teams
  
• Support commissioning of new machines, lines, and process upgrades
  

Cost, Safety & Compliance

• Control foundry operating costs including sand, alloys, power, consumables, and rework
  
• Ensure strict compliance with safety, environmental, and statutory regulations
  
• Implement and sustain 5S, TPM, and safe work practices across the foundry
  

Leadership & People Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop production, quality, and maintenance teams
  
• Manage manpower planning, shift allocation, training, and performance reviews
  
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement
  

New Product & Customer Support

• Support new product development, trials, PPAP, and process validation
  
• Interact with customers for audits, technical discussions, and issue resolution
  
• Coordinate with machining, quality, and planning teams for seamless operations
  

Desired Skills & Competencies

• Strong hands-on experience with

  High Pressure Molding Lines

• In-depth knowledge of

  CI / SG Iron casting processes

• Strong understanding of metallurgical control, sand systems, and defect analysis
  
• Proven leadership and decision-making abilities
  
• Exposure to lean manufacturing, TPM, and continuous improvement tools
  
• Strong communication and cross-functional coordination skills
  
• Familiarity with ERP/MIS systems
  

Experience Requirement

• 15 to 20 years

  of total experience in foundry operations
• Minimum

  7 to 10 years in a senior managerial role

  , specifically handling High Pressure Lines

What We Offer

• Senior leadership role in a growing foundry organization
  
• Competitive compensation aligned with experience