Forge Quality Foreman

emergemarket.com; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Canton Drop Forge in Canton, Ohio, seeks a Foreman – Forge Shop Inspection to supervise production crews in a unionized, heavy industrial setting. You will oversee forging operations, enforce safety standards, and ensure product quality, coordinating with Supply Chain, Maintenance, QC, Final Operations and Engineering.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of supervisory experience in manufacturing, familiarity with heavy steel production processes, a strong safety focus, and English plus Spanish

Qualifications

• 2+ years of supervisory experience in manufacturing or heavy industry.
• Experience with heavy steel production processes (stamping, press, forging, or casting) preferred.
• Strong commitment to safety leadership in industrial settings.
• Fluency in English and Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct, schedule, and supervise forging personnel on 1st shift.
• Monitor high-volume forging operations to meet targets and quality.
• Oversee forging processes and equipment performance; escalate major concerns.
• Enforce safety policies and conduct regular safety checks.
• Coordinate with Quality Control and Engineering to resolve nonconformances.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Maintenance, QC, Final Operations, and Engineering to support production flow.
• Provide training, guidance, and ongoing support to production crews.
• Assist in root cause analysis for production and quality issues.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Safety leadership

AS9100 knowledge

MS Excel

English & Spanish fluency

Job description

Canton Drop Forge is a worldwide leader in Custom and Closed Die Forgings. Thanks to our over 100 years of prosperity as a company, we provide top benefits for our valued employees to prosper and reach their greatest potentials. Becoming a member of Canton Drop Forge means joining a team that benefits from more than a century of learned knowledge and industry skills.

Canton Drop Forge, you'll gain valuable experience in servicing our six major markets of expertise. We lead the way in closed die forging innovation for the aerospace, oilfield, power generation, mechanical power transmission, off‑highway and railway industries.

Position Overview

The Foreman – Forge Shop Inspection provides direct supervision and leadership to production crews in a unionized, incentive rate manufacturing environment. Acting under the direction of the Forge Superintendent, this role oversees daily forging operations, enforces safety standards, and ensures product quality. The foreman coordinates closely with Supply Chain, Maintenance, Quality Control, Final Operations, and Engineering to support efficient production of high-quality steel forgings while maintaining strong employee relations and consistent process control.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervision of Employees: Direct, schedule, and oversee forging personnel on 1st shift, including training, coaching, and performance management, under the guidance of the leadership.
• Product Oversight: Monitor forging operations in a high-volume, incentive rate environment to ensure production targets are met while maintaining product quality and efficiency.
• Process Monitoring: Oversee forging processes and equipment performance, escalating major concerns to leadership.
• Safety Leadership: Enforce strict adherence to all safety policies, conduct regular safety checks, and maintain a culture of safety in a heavy industrial environment.
• Quality Control: Ensure forged products meet required specifications and coordinate with Quality Control and Engineering to resolve nonconformances.
• Cross-Departmental Communication: Collaborate with Supply Chain, Maintenance, QC, Final Operations, and Engineering to support production flow and resolve operational issues.
• Employee Development: Provide training, guidance, and ongoing support to production crews to enhance skills and performance.
• Problem-Solving: Assist in root cause analysis for production and quality issues, supporting corrective and preventive action efforts.
• Process Improvement: Monitor department performance and recommend improvements for efficiency and quality.
• Reporting & Documentation: Maintain accurate records and prepare reports using Microsoft Office and plant systems, providing updates to leadership.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a supervision role within a manufacturing or heavy industrial environment.
• Working knowledge of heavy industrial steel-based production processes required; hands‑on experience in stamping, press operations, forging hammers, and/or casting highly preferred.
• Strong commitment to safety leadership in industrial settings.
• Working knowledge of AS9100 quality standards preferred.
• Proficiency within Microsoft Office Suites, including Excel required.
• Ability to work effectively in a unionized, industrial environment.
• Written and spoken fluency in Latin American Spanish and English preferred.

Canton Drop Forge is an equal opportunity employer; qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

Canton Drop Forge offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package including medical, dental, life disability, 401k matching, vacation, and sick time.

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