– Production Head - Foundry Division

Work Location: Arasur, Coimbatore

1. Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced and dynamic Production Head to lead and manage end-to-end foundry operations, ensuring production efficiency, product quality, cost control, and on-time delivery. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in non-ferrous foundry operations, particularly aluminium castings and components, with strong expertise in GDC, LPDC, heat treatment, core making, shot blasting, and related manufacturing processes. The candidate will be responsible for production planning, process optimization, manpower management, quality improvement, and overall operational excellence across the foundry.

1. Educational Qualification

- B.E. / B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, or Production Engineering.
- Candidates with a Diploma and extensive relevant supervisory or managerial experience may also be considered.

1. Experience Required

- Minimum 10+ years of experience in non-ferrous foundry operations, particularly aluminium castings and components.
- Proven leadership experience in GDC, LPDC, sand casting, shot blasting, cutting, core making, and heat treatment.
- Experience in automotive or engineering component manufacturing is preferred.

1. Key Skills

- Strong knowledge of non-ferrous casting processes, including GDC (Gravity Die Casting) and LPDC (Low Pressure Die Casting).
- Expertise in heat treatment cycles, metallurgical properties, and process parameters.
- Hands-on experience in shot blasting, cutting, and core making operations.
- Proficiency in production planning, scheduling, manpower management, and shop-floor control.
- Knowledge of quality tools such as SPC, 7 QC Tools, Root Cause Analysis, and corrective and preventive actions.




- Expertise in yield improvement, rejection reduction, and process optimization.
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement practices.
- Strong leadership, communication, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.

1. Key Responsibilities

- Foundry Operations Management: Lead and manage end-to-end foundry production activities to achieve production targets, quality standards, and delivery commitments.
- Process Management: Ensure smooth execution of GDC, LPDC, sand casting, core making, shot blasting, cutting, and heat treatment processes.
- Production Planning and Control: Develop production plans, schedules, and resource allocation strategies to meet customer requirements and delivery timelines.
- Quality Control: Monitor casting quality, identify defects, analyze root causes, and implement corrective and preventive actions to reduce rejection and improve product reliability.
- Productivity and Yield Improvement: Improve production efficiency, material utilization, casting yield, and machine performance while minimizing wastage and operational costs.
- Manpower Management: Plan manpower requirements, allocate responsibilities, monitor performance, and ensure effective utilization of employees across production operations.
- Continuous Improvement: Implement Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and process improvement initiatives to enhance productivity,



reduce cycle time, and eliminate process inefficiencies.
- Cross-Functional Coordination: Coordinate with Design, Quality, Stores, Maintenance, and other departments to ensure smooth workflow and timely resolution of production issues.
- Team Development: Train, guide, and mentor Production Managers, Supervisors, and Operators to improve technical capability, discipline, and operational performance.
- Equipment and Maintenance Coordination: Work closely with the Maintenance team to minimize breakdowns, improve equipment availability, and ensure preventive maintenance schedules are followed.
- Documentation and Reporting: Maintain production reports, process parameters, quality records, rejection reports, and other operational documentation.
- Safety and Compliance: Ensure adherence to workplace safety practices, housekeeping standards, environmental requirements, and applicable statutory and company procedures.
- Performance Monitoring: Review key performance indicators such as production output, rejection percentage, casting yield, downtime, productivity, and on-time delivery, and take appropriate action to achieve operational targets.

1. Preferred Candidate Profile

- Robust technical understanding of aluminium foundry operations.
- Proven ability to lead large production teams and manage multiple processes.
- Results-oriented approach to quality, productivity, cost reduction, and delivery performance.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and decision-making abilities.
- Ability to handle complex shop-floor challenges and drive continuous improvement.

Benefits:
- Food provided
- Health insurance
- Leave encashment
- Provident Fund

Work Location: In person

📌 Production Head (Arasur)
🏢 Alutech Foundry
📍 Arasur