Night Shift Casting Lead | CNC & Safety Focus

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

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.