Production Foreman

emergemarket.com; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Canton Drop Forge in Canton, OH, is seeking a Production Foreman to supervise forging crews in a unionized, incentive-based manufacturing setting. You will coordinate with Supply Chain, Maintenance, Quality Control, and Engineering to ensure on-time delivery of high-quality steel forgings.

The role requires hands-on leadership, a strong safety mindset, and the ability to work any shift. Prior experience in stamping or forging operations is preferred, with fluency in Spanish and English

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a supervision role within a manufacturing or heavy industrial environment.
• Hands-on experience in stamping, press operations, forging hammers, and/or casting preferred.
• Strong commitment to safety leadership in industrial settings.
• Knowledge of AS9100 quality standards preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Excel.
• Ability to work effectively in a unionized, industrial environment.
• Fluency in Spanish and English preferred.
• Ability to work any shift as assigned for operations support.

Responsibilities

• Direct, schedule, and oversee forging personnel on assigned shift, including training and performance management.
• Monitor forging operations to meet production targets while maintaining quality and efficiency.
• Oversee processes and equipment, escalate major concerns to leadership.
• Enforce safety policies and conduct regular safety checks.
• Coordinate with Quality Control and Engineering to resolve nonconformances.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Maintenance, QC, and Engineering to support production flow.

Skills

Leadership

Safety leadership

Communication

Unionized environment

Tools

Excel

Job description

-Rotating weekend coverage; must be available to work any schedule as assigned

Canton Drop Forgeis 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.

At 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 Production Foreman provides direct supervision and leadership to production crews in a unionized, incentive rate manufacturing environment. Acting under the direction of the 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 assigned 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

• 3+ 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.
• Ability to work any shift as assigned for operations support.

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.

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and a thorough drug screen.

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