Forge Manufacturing Supervisor

iWorkforce Solutions; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

iWorkforce Solutions is seeking a Forge Shop Supervisor to lead the Turbine Forge Department on shift. You will direct safety, quality, throughput, and cost targets, while ensuring procedural compliance and timely material flow.

The role requires 3–5 years in heavy industry, supervisory experience (union a plus), and strong collaboration with Engineering, Metallurgy, and Maintenance to optimize performance and reduce waste. Shifts include 1st, 2nd, and 3rd.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in heavy industry manufacturing.
• Supervisory experience within a union environment is advantageous.
• Excellent human relations skills with organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to drive change and continuous improvement processes.

Responsibilities

• Direct shift operations in the Turbine Forge Department to meet safety, quality, throughput, and cost targets.
• Train and supervise hourly workforce to ensure procedural compliance and improve first-time yield.
• Coordinate on-shift activities: material verification, furnace loading, and downstream movement for throughput.
• Communicate with Engineering and Metallurgy to ensure proper communication and maintain part quality.
• Minimize daily costs and drive continuous improvement to reduce waste and meet cost targets.
• Review process paperwork to verify forge conformance and adherence to procedures.
• Ensure PPE compliance and a safe work environment across shifts.
• Coordinate with maintenance to ensure equipment availability and uptime.
• Manage daily operations and prioritize tasks across departments.

Skills

Leadership

Industrial systems

Blueprint reading

Office software

Oracle

Communication

Production operations

Interpersonal skills

Education

College degree

Tools

Windows

Excel

Word

Outlook

Oracle

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Forge Shop Supervisor is responsible for directing all operations on shift within the Turbine Forge Department to meet daily targets for safety, quality, throughput, and cost. This role ensures adherence to engineering procedures, compliance with operating schedules, and maintains a safe and organized workplace conducive to efficient material flow for downstream operations.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain Area Safety Requirements: Ensure compliance with safety, housekeeping, and 6S targets to foster a safe work environment.
• Lead the Hourly Workforce: Train and supervise employees to ensure procedural compliance, driving improvements in first-time yield and overall part quality.
• Coordinate On-Shift Activities: Monitor material verification, furnace loading, and downstream product movement to maintain material throughput and support downstream operations.
• Effective Communication: Liaise with other department leaders, including Engineering and Metallurgy, to ensure proper communication and maintain part quality.
• Monitor Daily Costs: Minimize daily costs, drive continuous improvement in forging processes, and reduce waste to meet variable cost targets.
• Review Process Paperwork: Verify adherence to job processes to maintain forge conformance.
• Ensuring compliance with PPE requirements and fostering a safe work environment.
• Managing daily operations and prioritizing tasks based on input from various departments.
• Driving procedural compliance and monitoring part quality for continuous improvement.
• Collaborating with the maintenance department to ensure equipment availability.
• Monitoring spending and minimizing waste to meet cost targets.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Strong leadership skills.
• Knowledge of industrial systems, plant equipment, and processes.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints.
• Proficiency in computer applications (Windows, Oracle, Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong technical skills in production operations and customer requirements.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

EDUCATION:

• College degree preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

• 3-5 years of experience in heavy industry manufacturing or similar.
• Supervisory experience within a union environment is advantageous.
• Excellent human relations skills with organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to drive change and continuous improvement processes.

WORK CONDITIONS:

• This position operates in a manufacturing environment, which may include exposure to loud noises, heavy machinery, and other industrial conditions.
• Work involves both office and shop floor environments, requiring interaction with various levels of personnel and departments.
• Occasional travel may be required for training or coordination with external contractors and vendors.
• The role demands flexibility to work across multiple shifts and manage a dynamic work schedule.

Shifts - 1st 6am-2pm, 2nd shift 2pm-10pm, 3rd 10pm-6am

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Please note that there is a background check and a drug screening for the position.