Casting Foreman

Kobe Aluminum Automotive Products Llc; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Kobe Aluminum Automotive Products Llc is seeking a Casting Foreman for the night shift to oversee the casting floor, ensure safety, quality, and adherence to standard work while coordinating training and changeovers.

The role requires leadership in an automotive setting, experience with CNC machinery, crane and forklift familiarity, ability to read English, follow instructions, and enter data into QAD, while promoting 5S and inventory control.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• 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 jobs/tasks per Supervisor directions.
• Observe Machining changeover tasks for accuracy.
• Promote safe work procedures per KAAP rules and regulations.
• Ensure quality checks are performed on time and correctly.
• Enter data in QAD.
• Inventory control.
• Promote 5S activities throughout the Machining department.
• Monitor cycle times.
• Report any issues to Supervisor.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Team leadership

Troubleshooting

English reading

Following instructions

Basic computer skills

Basic math skills

Nonstandard problem solving

Mechanical knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Leadership experience in automotive environment

Experience with CNC machinery

Crane and forklift experience

Tools

QAD

Job description

Job Title: Casting Foreman
Classification: Non-Exempt
Department: Casting
Reports to: Supervisor
Position: Night Shift

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.

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