Casting Line Supervisor

Aliases: Casting Supervisor, Casting Line Leader, Casting Team Leader

Industry/Sector(s): Automotive

JOB DESCRIPTION ¹

The tasks a Casting Line Supervisor is expected to perform include:

Supervising the end-to-end process of the casting team
Ensuring the final product is as per the quality and production norms
Understanding, implementing and improving the process
Managing the operational productivity, manpower and material in the shift/line
Ensuring the deployment, motivation, skills improvement and overall management of the team
Creating and sustaining a safe, clean and friendly environmental at workplace
Maintaining the sorting, streamlining, storage, standardization and sustenance standards across the premises

WORK ENVIRONMENT ^{1, 2, 3}

It is not a desk job
Needs to handle a team of Casting Line Technicians and other Casting Line Assistants
Local travelling may be a part of this job role
Part-time work and contractual jobs are not available
Work from home option is not available

Working hours

Organizations usually work for 5/6 days a week for 8/9 hours everyday. This may vary from organization to organization
Shift system may be available
Overtime may be required

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?

This may vary from organization to organization

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING ¹

Preferably, ITI in Mechanical
Certified training for Casting Line Supervisor (programme aligned to ASC/Q 3206 released by Automotive Skills Development Council)

KEY COMPETENCIES ¹

Ability to read and interpret drawing and sketches
In-depth knowledge and understanding of the principles of geometry, drawing, impact of physical parameters on properties of final output, metallurgical and chemical properties used, etc.
Knowledge of the different types of manufacturing processes and raw materials
Expertise in the mechanical laws and working of machines and measurement instruments
Ability to identify quality defects and take safety precautions for all activities
Knowledge of basic arithmetic and calculation methods, production and manufacturing-related processes and equipment
Ability to visualize the final product output
Understanding of performance, shift roster, grievance management and overall team dynamics

DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES ¹

Training in latest casting techniques available in the market, 5S and safety aspects and quality management systems
Problem-solving techniques
Team management skills
IT and ERP awareness

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING AND LEARNING INSTITUTES

The Institute of Indian Foundrymen
http://www.indianfoundry.org/
ITIs across India

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING SCHEMES/SCHOLARSHIPS

For scholarship and schemes, use further links like:

https://scholarships.gov.in/

SAMPLE OF TRAINING AND LEARNING COURSES

http://www.iaseuniversity.org.in/syllabus/de_syl/dme.pdf

CAREER PROGRESSION PATH ⁴

Casting Line Supervisor → Casting Line Manager → Production Manager → Production Head

The progression is indicative

EXPECTED EARNINGS ²

For candidates with 3 years of experience - Rs 10,000 to Rs 16,500 per month

These figures are indicative and subject to change

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE ¹

Generally, 10 - 12 years of experience required for candidates with ITI background

Generally, 2 - 3 years of experience required for candidates with diploma background

PROBABLE EMPLOYERS ²

Automobile manufacturing companies
Automotive products and systems manufactures

KEYWORDS

Casting
Casting Supervisor
Automobile Casting
Auto Cast

OCCUPATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS

Standard	Code	Description
NCO 2015	3122.4402	Casting Line Supervisor
ISCO 2008	3122	Manufacturing Supervisors
NIC 2008	29109	Manufacture of motor vehicles n.e.c.
QP Reference	ASC/ Q3206	Casting Line Supervisor
NSQF	5	Not Available

REFERENCES

1	www.nsdcindia.org/sites/default/files/files/Casting-Line-Supervisor-Level%205.pdf
2	http://www.indeed.co.in/cmp/Sai-Pipe-Industries/jobs/Production-Supervisor-98fafd7329cc43d7?q=casting+supervisor
3	http://www.ccdisabilities.nic.in/page.php?s=reg&t=def&p=list_jobsNew
4	http://www.dget.nic.in/upload/uploadfiles/files/publication/Des-Div-3.pdf

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