Associate Manager - ESR Forging

Job Description

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.

• Strong focus on safety, quality and continuous improvement in forging process.

Job Snapshot

Updated Date

23\-10\-2026

Job ID

Job\_3247

Department

Special Metals Division (SMD)

Location

Hisar, Haryana, India

Experience

3 \- 6 Years