Job Description

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