1st Shop Foreman

About the role

Responsible for the production and performance of the fabrication facilities. These responsibilities range from scheduling, personnel management and reviews to quality control.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and guidance for shop employees
• Adhere to and enforce all company policies
• Manage all aspects of the fabrication shop, including personnel, equipment, tools, materials, etc.
• Update and maintain the appropriate items in the production schedule
• Update and maintain the fabrication schedule
• Coordinate and schedule deliveries
• Establish and publish standard fabrication procedures
• Maintain high quality standards and quality control procedures to ensure that the customers get a quality product on time
• Continually evaluate production procedures to increase effectiveness of employees, efficiency of production, and improve quality
• Communicate with other departments to ensure project schedules are met
• Maintain all equipment and buildings as applicable and necessary
• Communicate with other departments, Hanover shops, as necessary, regarding product status, quality, and delivery
• Establish and maintain working relationships with vendors and suppliers
• Make decisions that protect the best interests of the company
• Maintain a balanced workload in the shop and provide feedback to the General Manager as needed
• Maintain inventory levels as needed and discussed with the General Manager and Purchasing Agent
• Determine work hours as needed to maintain delivery schedules

Qualifications

• Managerial or supervisory experience required
• Excellent spoken and written English
• Detailed knowledge of industry
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills
• High School Diploma or equivalent is required

Computer Skills

• Microsoft Office Suite (required)

Competencies

• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations
• Written Communication - Writes/types clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information
• Adaptability - Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events
• Dependability - Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources