Head Foundry

Job Description:

Role & Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage end-to-end foundry operations, ensuring efficient production of cast components (Cylinder Liners, Blocks, Custom Cast Parts).
• Plan and control the entire melting, molding, pouring, fettling, and heat treatment process.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards (IATF 16949:2016) and implement strict process control mechanisms.
• Manage raw material procurement, charge mix preparation, and melting efficiency for various casting grades.
• Optimize production processes to reduce scrap, rework, and rejection rates.
• Implement and maintain preventive maintenance schedules in coordination with maintenance teams.
• Drive safety, housekeeping (5S), and environmental compliance within foundry operations.
• Coordinate with design, CNC, and quality teams for casting feasibility and production flow.
• Lead a large team of supervisors, engineers, and workers to meet production targets.
• Continuously review and implement best practices, including lean manufacturing and process automation.
• Maintain cost controls while ensuring timely delivery and inventory management.

Preferred Candidate Profile:

• 1217 years of hands-on foundry experience, with at least 5+ years in a leadership role.
• In-depth knowledge of centrifugal and sand casting processes.
• Exposure to production of high-precision parts like cylinder liners or engine blocks.
• Strong command over metallurgical properties, process parameters, and defect analysis.
• Effective team leader with good communication and planning skills.
• Familiarity with modern foundry equipment and tools such as spectrometers, molding lines, CNC interfaces.