Section Incharge -Sand Plant

SECTION IN-CHARGE – SAND PLANT

Foundry Manufacturing Industry

Key Responsibilities

• • Overall responsibility for sand plant operations, production and quality.
  • Control and maintain green sand properties such as moisture, compactability, permeability, GCS and other defined parameters.
  • Ensure proper sand preparation, mixing, reclamation and distribution as per process standards.
  • Monitor sand plant equipment, mixers, conveyors, screens, coolers and reclamation systems.
  • Ensure availability and proper control of bentonite, coal dust, additives and other consumables.
  • Coordinate with Moulding, Melting, Quality and Maintenance departments for smooth production.
  • Analyze and control casting defects related to moulding sand such as blowholes, scabs, sand inclusion, veining and poor mould strength.
  • Monitor sand consumption, rejection, productivity and process losses and initiate improvement actions.
  • Ensure implementation of 5S, safety, SOPs, Kaizen and continuous improvement activities.
  • Maintain daily production, quality and process parameter records.
  • Lead and develop operators and technicians working in the sand plant.

Desired Skills

• • Strong knowledge of Green Sand Process and Sand Plant Operations.
  • Good understanding of foundry defects and their relationship with sand properties.
  • Knowledge of sand testing and process control.
  • Good problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Ability to lead manpower and coordinate with cross-functional teams.
  • Knowledge of 5S, Kaizen, TPM and safety practices will be an advantage.