Forging Shop Supervisor 45 MN Press & Monipulator

AimGulf; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 469,000 - 625,000; Full time

Job summary

Hudson Group in Saudi Arabia seeks an experienced Forging Shop Supervisor to oversee heavy forging production, ensure product quality, and meet targets. The role focuses on 45 MN presses, manipulators, and open-die forging processes, with emphasis on safety and efficiency.

You will manage manpower and coordinate across departments to maintain high standards. The ideal candidate has 8–12+ years in heavy forging, strong supervision, and hands-on experience with large hydraulic presses and tooling.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in mechanical/metallurgy or related technical discipline.
• 8–12+ years in heavy/open-die forging operations.
• Supervisory experience required in forging shop.
• Experience with 45 MN or higher-capacity presses preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily forging shop operations with 45 MN presses and manipulators.
• Plan and coordinate forging activities with production schedules.
• Oversee billet heating, transfer, pressing, forging, cooling, and handling.
• Monitor process parameters: temperature, reduction ratio, deformation sequence.
• Coordinate with furnace, quality, maintenance, planning and inspection teams.
• Ensure forged parts meet drawings and quality standards.
• Manage manpower and supervise operators and skilled workers.
• Maintain safety, 5S, PPE compliance and environmental practices.
• Maintain production records and shift handovers.

Skills

45 MN Press Operations

Forging Manipulator Operations

Open-Die and Heavy Forging

Billet Heating & Reheating

Hot Forging Processes

Forging Dies & Tooling

Temperature Control

Quality Inspection

Production Planning

HSE & 5S

Supervisory Experience

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering/Metallurgy/Production Engineering

Job description

Job Title: Forging Shop Supervisor 45 MN Press & Monipulator

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.

Experience Required:

• 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.

Education Qualifications:

Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgy, Production Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

Skills Required:

• 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

Employment / Job Type:

Full Time

Nationality:

Any Nationality

About the Company:

Part of the Hudson Group, this global recruitment provider specialises in technical hiring for oil and gas, construction, IT and hospitality clients. It offers project staffing, executive search, bulk mobilisation and full deployment support covering visas, medicals, documentation and onboarding for employers across the Middle East, Asia and the Americas.

Company Industry:

Manufacturing

Department / Functional Area:

Forging Shop

Closing Date:

Not mentioned (apply as soon as possible)