Forging Shop Supervisor 45 MN Press & Monipulator - Saudi Arabia

Job Location: Saudi Arabia Department: Forging Shop Employment Type: Full-Time Job Summary We are looking for an experienced Forging Shop Supervisor to oversee and coordinate heavy forging operations involving a 45 MN Hydraulic Press and Forging Manipulator. The role involves supervising production activities, managing manpower, ensuring equipment efficiency, maintaining product quality, and achieving production targets while adhering to safety standards. Key Responsibilities Supervise daily forging shop operations using 45 MN hydraulic presses and manipulators. Plan and coordinate forging activities according to production schedules and work orders. Oversee billet heating, reheating, transfer, pressing, forging, cooling, and material handling. Monitor forging parameters, including temperature, reduction ratio, and deformation sequence. Coordinate with furnace, quality, maintenance, production planning, and inspection departments. Monitor production output, productivity, material utilization, and process efficiency. Ensure forged products meet approved drawings, specifications, and quality requirements. Identify and address forging defects such as cracks, laps, underfill, scale defects, and dimensional deviations. Ensure proper selection and condition of forging dies and tooling. Allocate manpower and supervise operators and skilled workers. Ensure compliance with HSE procedures, PPE requirements, and 5S standards. Coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance activities. Maintain production records, shift reports, and equipment logs. Train and guide operators and ensure effective shift handovers. Required Experience 8–12+ years of experience in heavy forging or steel forging operations. Strong experience with large hydraulic forging presses. Experience with 45 MN or higher-capacity forging presses is highly preferred. Hands-on experience with forging manipulators. Experience in open-die forging and heavy steel forging. Previous supervisory experience in a forging shop is mandatory. Experience in steel, casting and forging, heavy engineering, or metallurgical plants is preferred. Technical Skills Hydraulic Forging Press Operations (45 MN or above) Forging Manipulator Operations Open-Die and Heavy Forging Billet Heating and Reheating Hot Forging Operations Forging Process Parameters Forging Dies and Tooling Temperature Control Quality Inspection and Defect Identification Production Planning and Coordination HSE and 5S Educational Qualification Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgy, Production Engineering, or a related technical discipline. Key Competencies Strong leadership and manpower management. Excellent knowledge of heavy forging operations. Troubleshooting and decision-making abilities. Production planning and coordination. Strong commitment to quality and workplace safety.