Casting Foreman

Kobe Aluminum Automotive Products•Bowling Green, KY

21h

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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
High school degree or GED equivalence.
3 plus years leadership experience in automotive environment
Previous experience with CNC machinery or similar environment

Nice To Haves

Crane and forklift experience preferred.

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.