Salary - 65000 to 85000 (Based on Experience)

Company Description

Impel Ferrocast is a specialist in high-performance precision grey and ductile iron castings, offering low lead times, competitive pricing, and adherence to global industry standards. Established in 1994 and renamed in 2022, the company has grown into a leading supplier of superior-quality cast components for sectors such as automotive, power generation, hydraulics, agriculture, valves, and pumps.

Impel

Ferrocast partners with original equipment manufacturers and international brands to deliver end-to-end solutions, from prototype development to full-scale production runs and urgent shortage management. Its modern, state-of-the-art plant combines advanced technologies with expert technical teams to support rapid product development and robust Production Part Approval Process (PPAP). The organization is committed to continual improvement, customer-focused service, and staying current with emerging trends and best practices in the casting industry.

Role Description The Foundry Production Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of foundry operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality production of castings. This full-time, on-site role is based at the Impel Ferrocast facility in Coimbatore and involves managing daily melting, molding, core making, and pouring activities, as well as coordinating machining and finishing schedules. The role includes planning and monitoring production targets, optimizing resource utilization, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives to meet delivery, cost, and quality objectives.





The Foundry Production

Manager will lead and develop production teams, enforce safety and environmental standards, and collaborate closely with quality, maintenance, supply chain, and engineering functions. The position also requires supporting PPAP activities, resolving production issues, and maintaining strong communication with internal stakeholders and customers regarding capacity, timelines, and technical requirements.

Qualifications

- Strong expertise in foundry production processes, including melting, molding, core making, pouring, and heat treatment.
- Experience with production planning, scheduling, and workflow optimization in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
- Knowledge of quality systems, PPAP, and root-cause analysis tools for defect reduction and process improvement.
- Ability to lead and manage multidisciplinary production teams, including training, performance management, and shift coordination.
- Familiarity with safety standards, environmental regulations, and implementation of secure work practices in foundry operations.
- Comfort with using manufacturing-related software and data analysis for monitoring production metrics and efficiency.
- Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgy, Production Engineering, or a related field; advanced certifications in foundry technology are an advantage.
- Prior experience in iron foundries or casting units supplying to automotive or engineering OEMs is highly beneficial.
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability

📌 Foundry Production Manager (Coimbatore)
🏢 Impel Ferrocast
📍 Coimbatore