Job Description – Junior Foreman (Slitting Operator)
Position Details
Department: Production / Operations
Location: Vadodara
Reporting To: Production Manager
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Job Purpose
To operate the slitting line, ensuring safe, efficient, and quality-driven processing of stainless steel coils as per production plans and customer specifications. The role is responsible for achieving production targets, maintaining equipment efficiency, controlling quality, and managing shop-floor manpower during shifts.
Key Responsibilities:-
Production Operations
- Operate and supervise slitting line activities to achieve daily production targets.
- Ensure correct setup of slitting knives, separators, and tension settings as per job specifications.
- Monitor line speed, strip quality, slitting accuracy, and recoiling operations.
- Minimize coil changeover time and maximize machine utilization.
- Coordinate with PPC and warehouse teams for material availability.
Quality Assurance
- Verify material grade, coil dimensions, and customer requirements before processing.
- Ensure slit width tolerances and finish quality meet customer specifications.
- Monitor and control defects such as:
- Edge burrs
- Camber
- Coil telescoping
- Surface scratches
- Width variation
- Edge waviness
- Coordinate with the Quality Department for inspections and corrective actions.
Team Supervision
- Lead and guide operators, helpers, and contract workers during shifts.
- Allocate manpower effectively to achieve production schedules.
- Ensure adherence to SOPs, work instructions, and process discipline.
- Support skill development and on-the-job training of operators.
Safety & Compliance
- Ensure strict compliance with EHS guidelines and PPE usage.
- Conduct pre-shift safety checks and identify unsafe conditions.
- Report incidents, near misses, and unsafe acts promptly.
- Maintain 5S standards and housekeeping in the slitting area.
Maintenance Coordination
- Carry out routine machine inspections and basic troubleshooting.
- Coordinate with the Maintenance Department for preventive and breakdown maintenance.
- Monitor machine performance and recommend improvements to reduce downtime.
- Ensure proper handling and care of slitting tools and consumables.
Documentation & Reporting
- Maintain production reports, shift logs, and downtime records.
- Record rejection, rework, and recovery data.
- Update production status and communicate issues to the reporting manager.
- Ensure process and quality documentation is completed accurately.
Technical Skills
- Knowledge of Stainless Steel Coil Processing.
- Expertise in Slitting Line Operations and Setup.
- Understanding of coil handling systems and EOT crane operations.
- Knowledge of measuring instruments:
- Vernier Caliper
- Micrometer
- Measuring Tape
- Thickness Gauge
- Understanding of quality parameters and defect identification.
- Basic computer knowledge (MS Excel, Production Reporting).
Educational Qualification
- ITI (Mechanical/Fitter/Electrical) / Diploma in Mechanical, Production, Metallurgy or related discipline
- 12th Pass with relevant experience in Slitting Line Operations
- Technical qualification preferred
Experience
- 5–10 years of experience in Slitting Line Operations, Coil Processing, CTL (Cut-to-Length), Recoiling, or Steel Processing Industry.
Experience in Stainless Steel Processing Plants preferred.
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