Summary / Purpose of the role
- The Senior Manager - Foundry Operations is responsible for overseeing process control, quality control, resource management, and ensuring smooth execution of operational processes. The role emphasizes maintaining safety, quality, and 5S standards, while driving quality and efficiency through effective planning and team management.

Key Responsibilities

1. Production Planning & Execution
- Plan and execute monthly, weekly, and daily production schedules from pattern receipt to casting pouring
- Ensure heat-wise load balancing and timely mould readiness as per production priorities.
- Monitor production targets, productivity, and smooth operational flow across all shifts.
- Coordinate with PPC, melting, knockout, fettling, & heat treatment teams for uninterrupted production flow.
- Monitor casting tracking status and ensure smooth flow of all operations.

2. Process Control & Quality Improvement
- Ensure adherence to standard process parameters, work instructions, and quality requirements.
- Drive reduction of casting rejection, rework,



and process deviations through corrective actions.
- Monitor mould, core, and assembly quality to ensure dimensional and process accuracy.
- Coordinate with Quality department for defect analysis and implementation of preventive measures.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives for productivity, process stability, and quality enhancement.
- Ensure proper traceability and identification of moulds, cores, and castings.

3. SAP, Material & Inventory Control
- Ensure accurate SAP transactions related to casting movement, material consumption, and order status.
- Monitor logical and physical confirmation of castings and production materials.
- Conduct monthly physical and system stock verification of materials.
- Troubleshoot SAP transaction and casting confirmation related issues.
- Coordinate with stores and procurement for uninterrupted availability of consumables and materials.
- Ensure proper produ

📌 Production Manager- Foundry (Kirloskarvadi)
🏢 Kirloskar Brothers
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