Press Operation - LTSSHF

Larsen & Toubro; Surat; On-site; INR 500,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Larsen & Toubro seeks a hands-on Forging Operations Supervisor for Surat to lead shift activities in heavy engineering environments. You will ensure adherence to forging processes, maintain safety standards, and drive productivity and quality on the shop floor.

The role requires coordinating with Maintenance, Planning, and Quality teams, while delivering reports in English and communicating with Hindi-speaking colleagues. Prior experience in forging and reporting is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in forging operations on heavy engineering/manufacturing environments.
• Ability to independently manage shift operations and achieve production targets.
• Knowledge of TPM, 5S, Kaizen and continuous improvement practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage shift operations on the shop floor and achieve production targets.
• Coordinate with Maintenance for preventive and breakdown maintenance.
• Identify productivity, quality, cost and efficiency improvements.

Skills

Forging operations

Shift operations management

Troubleshooting

Root Cause Analysis

5S / Kaizen

Production planning

Safety compliance

Team coordination

Tools

Forging equipment

Furnaces

Presses

Material handling systems

Job description

• Well versed in forging operations and shop floor practices.
• Hands-on experience in the forging industry with exposure to heavy engineering/manufacturing environments.
• Sound understanding of forging processes, parameters, and production requirements.
• Ability to independently manage shift operations and achieve production targets.
• Good knowledge of forging equipment, presses, manipulators, furnaces, and material handling systems.
• Capable of coordinating with Maintenance teams for preventive and breakdown maintenance activities.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills related to forging operations.
• Ability to carry out Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and implement corrective actions for process-related issues.
• Knowledge of TPM, 5S, Kaizen, and continuous improvement practices.
• Capable of identifying and driving productivity, quality, cost, and efficiency improvement initiatives.
• Good understanding of safety standards and shop floor safety practices.
• Effective manpower handling, team coordination, and work allocation skills.
• Quick learner with positive attitude and strong ownership mindset.
• Good communication skills with ability to converse in Hindi and prepare reports in English.
• Proficient in MS Office tools such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Good presentation and reporting skills.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with Production, Quality, Planning, and Maintenance departments.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a professional personality and collaborative approach.
• Results-oriented with focus on operational excellence, quality, and customer requirements.
• Willingness to work in shifts and handle shop floor responsibilities independently.