Casting Foreman
About The Position
The Casting Foreman monitors activity on the production floor, ensuring adherence to safety standards, standard work procedures, and quality standards, while facilitating employee training. The role oversees the production schedule and reports to supervision on changeover status, equipment availability, and personnel issues. The position is classified as non-exempt and is on the night shift. It requires a flexible work schedule as needed with adequate notification, strict compliance with safety rules and PPE requirements, and the ability to work in hot or humid, cold, and noisy industrial conditions.
Requirements
- High school degree or GED equivalence.
- Three or more years of leadership experience in an automotive environment.
- Previous experience with CNC machinery or a similar environment.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Basic troubleshooting and problem-solving ability.
- Ability to read and comprehend basic English.
- Ability to follow instructions.
- Basic computer skills.
- Basic math skills.
- Ability to identify nonstandard situations and respond accordingly.
- Basic troubleshooting and mechanical knowledge.
- Ability to perform physical activities throughout the shift, including walking, sitting, standing, bending, stooping, squatting, reaching, handling, pushing, pulling, carrying, and lifting objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Willingness to work in hot or humid, cold, and noisy industrial environments.
- Adherence to safety rules and regulations, including wearing personal protective equipment.
Nice To Haves
- Crane experience.
- Forklift experience.
Responsibilities
- Ensure equipment operates within specified parameters.
- Manage Machining associates.
- Ensure all team members have proper PPE in good condition.
- Communicate schedule requirements and production targets.
- Prioritize jobs and tasks based on requirements from the Supervisor.
- Observe Machining changeover tasks for accuracy and correctness.
- Promote safe work procedures in accordance with KAAP safety rules and regulations.
- Ensure quality checks are performed on time and correctly.
- Enter data in QAD.
- Control inventory.
- Promote and implement assigned 5S activities throughout the Machining department.
- Monitor cycle times.
- Communicate issues to the Supervisor.
- Perform other duties as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
