Associate Manager – Forging is responsible to oversee and execute forging shift operations by controlling press activities, ensuring process compliance, consistent product quality and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

· Plan and manage shift production schedules for forging operations.

· Control the press operations and train the junior team in the press operations

· Raw material planning, furnace operation and forging scheduling to meet production targets.

· Ensure correct selection, setup and use of dies & tools to improve efficiency and minimize downtime.

· Supervise shift manpower to ensure adherence to defined work schedule and process parameters.

· Monitor and control raw material and consumables for uninterrupted forging operations.

· Coordinate with other sections and quality teams for smooth execution and compliance with standards.

· Review and ensure that the forging process meet customer specifications and industry requirements.

· Ensure calibration and proper functioning of thermocouples, pyrometers and furnace controllers.

· Lead process improvements to minimize forging defects, enhance yield and optimize equipment utilization.

· Prepare and maintain shift documentation, log sheets and audit records.

· Carry out SAP activities for material transfer, production tracking and reporting.

· Support audits,



evaluate forging non-conformities and ensure timely corrective actions and process improvements.

Qualifications & Experience:

Education: B.Tech. / Diploma (Metallurgy / Mechanical) / Advanced Diploma (Forging) / B.Sc.

Experience: Minimum 4 years for B.Tech. candidates & Minimum 11 years for Diploma / B.Sc. candidates.

Industry Background: Experience in Open Die Forging industry.

Technical Expertise:

· Hands on experience of forging alloy steels, heat-resisting steels, high-speed steels, tool & die steels, stainless steels, iron & nickel-based superalloys.

· Operation and control of Open Die Forging press (min. 2000T capacity) & bogie/box type reheating furnaces (min. 20 MT capacity).

· Experience in major forgings for Aerospace, Defense, Nuclear, Oil & Gas applications.

Key Skills & Competencies:

· Strong knowledge of open die forging processes, metallurgy and furnace operations.

· Ability to plan, schedule and execute forging shift operations effectively.

· Experience in handling practical issues during forging processes, managing resources, consumables and shift manpower.

· Familiarity with customer audits and compliance requirements.

· Skilled in preparing, maintaining and auditing documentation.

· Proficiency in SAP for material tracking and production.

· Strong teamwork, communication and problem-solving skills.

· Solid focus on safety, quality and continuous improvement in forging process.

📌 Associate Manager - ESR Forging (Hisar)
🏢 Jindal Stainless
📍 Hisar