Casting Foreman

KOBELCO ALUMINUM AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS LLC; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

KOBELCO ALUMINUM AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS LLC in Bowling Green, KY, seeks a Casting Foreman for the night shift to monitor production, enforce safety and quality standards, and manage the machining team. The role requires guiding changes, maintaining schedules, and ensuring PPE and training compliance.

The candidate will oversee changeovers, equipment availability, and personnel issues while promoting safe procedures and timely data entry. CNC experience is preferred for this automotive environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent required.
• 3+ years leadership experience in an automotive environment.
• Experience with CNC machinery or similar manufacturing equipment.
• Crane and forklift experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure equipment operates within specified parameters.
• Manage Machining associates.
• Ensure all team members have PPE in good condition.
• Communicate schedule requirements and production targets.
• Prioritize jobs based on Supervisor requests.
• Observe machining changeovers for accuracy and safety.
• Promote safe work procedures per KAAP rules.
• Ensure quality checks are performed on time.
• Enter data in QAD or equivalent system.
• Inventory control responsibilities.
• Promote and implement 5S in the Machining dept.
• Monitor cycle times and efficiency.
• Report issues to Supervisor.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Troubleshooting

Reading English

Following Instructions

Basic Computer Skills

Math Skills

Problem Solving

Mechanical Knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

3+ years leadership in automotive

CNC machinery experience

Crane & forklift experience preferred

Tools

CNC machinery

Crane operation

Forklift operation

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

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