Casting Foreman

KOBELCO ALUMINUM AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS LLC; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

KOBELCO ALUMINUM AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS LLC is seeking a Casting Foreman to lead the night shift in the Casting department, ensuring safe operations, adherence to quality standards, and on-time production targets. You will supervise machining associates, enforce PPE, manage changeovers, and drive 5S initiatives while coordinating with supervision.

Prior CNC/mechanical experience is preferred. Requires a high school diploma or GED and 3+ years of automotive leadership; crane/forklift experience is a

Qualifications

• High school degree or GED
• 3+ years leadership experience in automotive environment
• Experience with CNC machinery or similar environment
• Crane and forklift experience preferred

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 tasks per Supervisor
• Observe machining changeovers for accuracy
• Promote safe work procedures per KAAP rules
• Ensure quality checks are performed on time
• Enter data in QAD
• Inventory control
• Promote 5S activities in Machining
• Monitor cycle times
• Communicate issues to Supervisor
• Perform other duties as required

Skills

Teamwork

Independence

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

Reading English

Following instructions

Basic computer skills

Basic math

Nonstandard situations

Mechanical knowledge

Education

High school degree or GED

Tools

QAD

Job description

Position Summary

Monitors activity on the production floor, including strict adherence to safety standards, verifying standard work procedures, quality standards, and facilitating training among employees. Oversee the production schedule and reports to supervision the status of changeovers, equipment availability, and personnel issues.

Job Title: Casting Foreman

Classification: Non-Exempt

Department: Casting

Reports to: Supervisor

Position: Night Shift

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure equipment is operating within specified parameters


• Manage Machining associates.


• Ensure all team members have proper PPE in good condition


• Communicate schedule requirements and production targets


• Prioritize jobs/tasks based on requirements from 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 being performed on time and correctly


• Enter data in QAD


• Inventory control


• Promote and implement assigned 5S activities throughout the Machining department


• Monitor cycle times


• Communicate any issues to Supervisor


• Performs other duties as required

Skills & Competencies

• Ability to work both independently and as a team


• Basic troubleshooting and problem solving


• 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

Education & Experience

• High school degree or GED equivalence


• 3 plus years leadership experience in automotive environment


• Previous experience with CNC machinery or similar environment


• Crane and forklift experience preferred

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Requires constant physical activity throughout shift such as walking, sitting, standing, bending, stooping, squatting, reaching, handling, near/far vision, pushing, pulling, carrying, and lifting objects weighing up to 50 lbs.


• Flexible work schedule as needed with adequate notification.


• Always maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, including wearing personal protective equipment


• Willing to work in hot/humid, cold, noisy industrial environment