Production Foreman

DC Forte India; Chennai; On-site; INR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

CTS Group in Chennai, India seeks a Production Foreman to supervise Team Leaders on a shift, balance workloads, ensure quality, and coordinate with the Production Manager.

You will drive continuous improvement, track KPIs, ensure HSE compliance, and resolve line issues with hands-on leadership and clear communication.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in industrial management or high-level supervision.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing tools and methodologies or similar.
• Professional English proficiency is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Team Leaders within production, ensuring synchronized output with the production planning.
• Manage headcount, operators, shift handovers, and material availability to prevent downtime.
• Identify inefficiencies in the production flow and implement corrective actions in real-time.
• Act as the primary link between the shop floor and the Production Manager, reporting on KPIs.
• Handle higher-level personnel or technical issues that Team Leaders cannot resolve.
• Report progress, identify bottlenecks and promote continuous improvement in the process.
• Ensure and promote Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) protocols, ensuring a clean and hazard-free environment.

Skills

Industrial management

Lean manufacturing

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Professional English

Job description

Role Title: Production Foreman
Company: CTS Group
Location: Chennai, India
Reports To: Production Manager
Type: Full-Time

About CTS Group
CTS Group is a fast-growing international design and build company specialising in data center development across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). We combine engineering excellence, innovation, and digital transformation to deliver high-performance, sustainable, and future-ready data center solutions.
With over 40 nationalities represented across our teams, CTS fosters a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performance culture where innovation and technical precision drive every project. Beyond construction, CTS develops digital systems and standardised modular data center units to meet the evolving needs of hyperscalers, colocation providers, and enterprise clients. Our proven track record and strong partnerships have established CTS as a trusted industry leader delivering large-scale, complex data center facilities with speed, efficiency, and excellence.
As a Production Foreman, you will be responsible for the management of the Team Leaders across a specific shift and production area. The Foreman manages the team's HR needs. He ensures that the flow and quality across workstations is seamless, keeping production balanced and ensuring a high quality level.

Key Responsibilities
Oversee the Team Leaders within production, ensuring synchronized output with the production planning.
Manage headcount, operators, distribution, shift handovers, and material availability to prevent downtime.
Identify inefficiencies in the production flow and implement corrective actions in real-time.
Act as the primary link between the shop floor and the Production Manager, reporting on KPIs (Key Performance Indicators).
Handle higher-level personnel or technical issues that Team Leaders cannot resolve.
Report progress, identify bottlenecks and promote continuous improvement in the process.
Ensure and promote Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) protocols, ensuring a clean and hazard-free environment.

Required Skills and Experience
Significant experience in industrial management or high-level supervision.

Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing tools and methodologies or similar.
Exceptional leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
Ability to motivate teams and resolve technical issues.
Professional English proficiency is highly valued.
High attention to detail, a proactive mindset, and the ability to work effectively with a multidisciplinary team.