Forging Shop Supervisor 45 MN Press & Monipulator - Saudi Arabia

Hudson Manpower; Riyad Al Khabra; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Hudson Manpower Inc. is seeking an experienced Forging Shop Supervisor in Saudi Arabia to oversee heavy forging operations using a 45 MN hydraulic press and manipulators.

You will supervise production, manage manpower, and ensure equipment efficiency, quality, and safety in alignment with schedules and engineering specifications. The role requires 8–12+ years in heavy forging, strong leadership, and hands-on knowledge of forging processes, dies, and tooling.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgy, or Production Engineering (or related).
• 8–12+ years of experience in heavy forging or steel forging operations.
• Previous supervisory experience in a forging shop is mandatory.
• Experience with 45 MN or higher-capacity forging presses is highly preferred.

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.

Skills

Hydraulic Forging Press Operations

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 ID

Production Planning and Coordination

HSE and 5S

Education

Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Metallurgy

Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Production Engineering

Job description

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.