Production Supervisor (Core Shop)

Job Purpose

To supervise and control day-to-day Core Shop production activities, ensuring timely production of quality cores as per production plans, drawings, specifications, and customer requirements while maintaining safety, productivity, and housekeeping standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and supervise daily Core Shop production according to the production schedule.
• Allocate manpower and machines effectively to achieve daily production targets.
• Monitor core-making processes, including core box preparation, sand preparation, core shooting/blowing, curing, finishing, inspection, and storage.
• Ensure cores are produced according to approved drawings, process sheets, and quality standards.
• Monitor core sand parameters such as resin, catalyst/hardener, moisture, temperature, and sand quality as applicable to the process.
• Ensure proper setting and operation of core-making machines and related equipment.
• Coordinate with Pattern Shop, Foundry, Quality, Maintenance, Stores, and Planning departments for smooth production.
• Identify and reduce core defects such as cracks, blow holes, dimensional errors, broken cores, gas defects, and improper curing.
• Maintain production records, rejection reports, downtime reports, and shift-wise production data.
• Analyze production losses and take corrective actions to improve productivity and reduce rejection.
• Ensure proper handling, identification, and storage of finished cores to prevent damage and mix-ups.
• Train and guide operators and helpers on process requirements, machine operation, quality, and safety.
• Ensure compliance with company safety procedures, PPE requirements, and 5S/housekeeping standards.
• Monitor machine condition and coordinate with the Maintenance Department for breakdowns and preventive maintenance.
• Implement continuous improvement activities to improve productivity, quality, cost, and delivery (QCD).
• Conduct shift handovers and communicate production status, problems, and pending activities to the next shift.
• Ensure minimum wastage of raw materials and proper control of consumables.
• Support internal and customer audits related to Core Shop operations.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Daily/Monthly Production Achievement
• Core Rejection and Defect Percentage
• Productivity per Man-Hour
• Machine Utilization
• Material/Consumable Consumption
• On-Time Production
• Core Quality and Dimensional Accuracy
• Breakdown/Downtime
• 5S and Safety Compliance
• Reduction in Rework and Wastage

Required Qualifications

• Diploma / ITI / B.E. in Mechanical, Production, Foundry, or related engineering field.
• Experience in foundry/casting Core Shop operations is preferred.
• Knowledge of core-making processes and foundry practices.
• Knowledge of production planning, manpower handling, quality control, and safety.
• Basic knowledge of MS Excel and production reporting.
• Good communication, leadership, problem-solving, and team-management skills.

Experience

1–2 years of relevant experience in a foundry/casting industry, preferably in Core Shop production.

Preferred Technical Knowledge

• Cold Box / Hot Box / Shell Core / CO₂ or other core-making processes, depending on plant technology.
• Core sand mixing and chemical control.
• Core machine operation and troubleshooting.
• Core inspection and defect analysis.
• Foundry safety and 5S.
• Basic knowledge of Lean Manufacturing / Kaizen / continuous improvement.

Personal Attributes

• Strong leadership and manpower-management ability.
• Target-oriented and disciplined.
• Good problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work in shifts.
• Strong focus on safety and quality.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with cross-functional departments.

Pay: ₹15,000.00 - ₹20,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Food provided
• Health insurance
• Leave encashment
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person