Forging Supervisor

Forging Production Supervisor

Location: Redford, MI

Industry: Steel Forging / Heavy Industrial Manufacturing

Compensation Range: $85,000 – $90,000 base

Job Type: Full-Time

Shift: 2nd Shift

About the Opportunity

A well-established steel forging operation in Redford, MI is seeking a 2nd Shift Forging Production Supervisor to lead forging, sawing, and hot work operations.

This role is ideal for someone with strong hands-on forging experience who understands plant flow, scheduling, safety, and team coordination. Prior supervisory experience is highly preferred. However, highly experienced forging professionals ready to step into a leadership role will be considered.

This position plays a critical role in driving production output, maintaining safety standards, and developing the 2nd shift team.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and oversee 2nd shift forging, sawing, and hot work operations

• Organize and assign work to maximize productivity and employee skillsets

• Schedule production activities and ensure on-time completion of jobs

• Select appropriate stock materials for production runs

• Ensure communication between production and maintenance teams

• Monitor output, quality standards, and production metrics

• Support hiring, training, discipline, and team development

• Enforce safety procedures and PPE compliance

• Collaborate with sales and other internal departments as needed

• Drive continuous improvement in workflow and operational efficiency

What You Bring

• 5+ years of steel forging experience

• Deep understanding of forging processes (press, hammer, hot work, sawing)

• Prior supervisory experience preferred

• Open to experienced forging operators seeking leadership growth

• Strong communication and problem-solving skills

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced industrial environment

• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office

• High school diploma or equivalent

Physical & Work Environment

• Standing, walking, bending, and lifting (up to 50 lbs) for extended periods

• Heavy industrial forging environment with heat, noise, and PPE requirements

• Must comply with all plant safety protocols

What’s Offered

• Base salary: $85,000 – $90,000

• Stable, long-standing forging operation

• Leadership growth opportunity

• Direct impact on plant performance and team development