Foreman

Position Overview

The Foreman – Press Shop is responsible for supervising daily press shop operations, managing manpower, ensuring safe machine operation, meeting production targets, and maintaining quality standards in all press-related activities. The role involves overseeing press machines (mechanical/hydraulic), tooling, dies, and ensuring smooth workflow in sheet metal/forming operations.

Key Responsibilities

1. Press Shop Operations

• Oversee setup, operation, and monitoring of press machines (mechanical, hydraulic, power presses).
• Ensure proper loading/unloading of materials and smooth workflow.
• Coordinate tooling/die changes to avoid downtime.
• Verify machine parameters and stroke settings before start-up.

2. Production Planning & Target Achievement

• Execute daily production plans and achieve output targets.
• Allocate manpower and balance workload across press machines.
• Track hourly production and take corrective action for delays.

3. Tool, Die & Machine Handling

• Ensure proper maintenance and handling of dies, tools, and fixtures.
• Coordinate with tool room/maintenance for die repairs, sharpening, or breakdowns.
• Inspect dies for wear and tear and prevent damage through proper usage.

4. Quality Assurance

• Ensure components produced meet quality specifications and tolerances.
• Conduct in-process inspections and first-piece approval.
• Identify defects like burrs, cracks, misalignment, over-forming, etc.
• Implement corrective actions in coordination with QA team.

5. Safety & Compliance

• Enforce safety practices: guards, sensors, PPE, lockout-tagout procedures.
• Prevent unsafe operations and ensure machine guarding compliance.
• Conduct safety briefings and regular audits within the press shop.
• Maintain 5S and housekeeping standards.

6. Manpower Supervision

• Manage operators, helpers, and technicians in the press shop.
• Train operators on machine operation, die setting, and quality checks.
• Monitor discipline, attendance, and skill performance of team members.

7. Reporting & Documentation

• Maintain production reports, rejection logs, die-change records, and downtime notes.
• Update daily press shop performance in ERP or production system.
• Report breakdowns, quality issues, and material shortages to relevant departments.

8. Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities for cycle time reduction and productivity improvement.
• Support Kaizen, 5S, SMED, and lean initiatives.
• Suggest improvements in tooling, methods, and workflow.

Qualifications & Experience

• ITI / Diploma in Mechanical, Production, Tool & Die, or related field.
• 5–8 years of experience in press shop operations.
• Strong knowledge of power press, hydraulic press, dies, and sheet metal components.
• Experience in die setting, machine operation, and safety protocols.

Skills & Competencies

• Hands-on knowledge of press machines and tooling.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and understand tolerances.
• Strong leadership and shop floor management skills.
• Good problem-solving, decision-making, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of safety standards, 5S, and basic quality tools.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹35,000.00 per month