Associate Manager

Job Purpose:

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:

Industry Background: Experience in Open Die Forging industry.

• 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.