. Job Summary
We are looking for an experienced Forging Shop Supervisor to supervise and coordinate forging operations involving a 45 MN Hydraulic Press and Manipulator. The candidate will be responsible for safe and efficient production, manpower supervision, equipment coordination, quality compliance, and achievement of production targets.
The ideal candidate should have strong hands-on experience in heavy forging operations, large hydraulic presses, forging manipulators, billet heating/reheating, and open-die forging.
2. Key Responsibilities
• Supervise daily forging shop operations using the 45 MN Hydraulic Press and Manipulator.
• Plan and coordinate forging activities according to production schedules and work orders.
• Supervise the complete forging process, including billet heating, transfer, pressing, forging, cooling, and handling.
• Coordinate and monitor the operation of the 45 MN press and forging manipulator.
• Ensure proper control of forging temperature, reduction ratio, deformation sequence, and forging parameters.
• Coordinate with Heating/Furnace, Quality, Maintenance, Production Planning, and Inspection departments.
• Monitor production output, productivity, material utilization, and process efficiency.
• Ensure forged products comply with approved drawings, specifications, and quality requirements.
• Identify and resolve common forging defects such as cracks, laps, underfill, scale defects, improper deformation, and dimensional deviations.
• Ensure proper selection, setup, and condition of forging dies and tools.
• Coordinate with the maintenance team for preventive and corrective maintenance of presses, manipulators, furnaces, and related equipment.
• Ensure all forging equipment is operated within approved operating parameters.
• Allocate manpower and supervise operators and skilled workers according to production requirements.
• Conduct toolbox meetings and communicate job requirements and safety precautions to the team.
• Ensure strict compliance with HSE procedures, PPE requirements, work permits, and safe operating practices.
• Maintain proper housekeeping and 5S standards within the forging shop.
• Prepare and maintain production records, shift reports, equipment logs, and other required documentation.
• Investigate production problems and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime and rejection.
• Train and guide operators and skilled workers on proper forging procedures and safe equipment operation.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures, quality standards, and applicable industry standards.
• Conduct effective shift handovers and communicate production status, equipment condition, and pending activities.