Second Shift Fabrication Shop Foreman

About the role

Supervise shop personnel in the day-to-day tasks necessary for manufacturing or remanufacturing equipment according to company quality and safety standards to meet production line objectives at 10000 NW 2nd, Oklahoma City, OK 73127.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and supervise individuals and work teams in a variety of work activities.
• Evaluate efficiency of work processes and identify and implement process improvements to optimize productivity.
• Provide on-the-job skills and quality standards training to new and seasoned employees.
• Meet with teams and lead workers to inform them of daily, weekly, and monthly production goals.
• Supervise activities such as maintaining inventory levels, unloading, storage and movement of materials, and placement and loading of finished products for shipping and delivery.
• Maintain all equipment documentation throughout the complete assembly process.
• Complete DOT inspection and auxiliary reports after unit inspection.
• Plan, facilitate, and execute a weekly work schedule to optimize resources and personnel with minimal instruction.
• Perform duties of assigned employees when required, though the primary role is supervisory.
• Ensure proper safety training, regular meetings, and resources are provided to personnel to support adherence to health and safety procedures.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal skills through listening, understanding, and responding to staff needs.
• Ability to motivate staff to achieve production goals and prioritize work activities.
• Contributes to a positive team environment by leading with commitment, respect, and communication.
• Demonstrates quality work through accuracy, thoroughness, and attention to detail.
• Exhibits problem-solving skills and troubleshooting to meet deadlines.
• Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills and share expertise with others.
• Commitment to excellence in customer service.
• Adaptability to frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events.
• Superior dependability by consistently arriving to work on time and as scheduled.
• Professionalism through integrity, high moral standards, and personal accountability.
• Consistently follows company policies and procedures.

Education/Experience

High school diploma or GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience. A minimum of 3 years of experience as a supervisor, lead, or foreman is preferred. Preferred experience includes:

• Engine troubleshooting.
• Overhaul work on Series 50, Inline 53, V53, Series 55 & 60, Inline 71, V71, Series 92, Series 149, and Series 4000.
• Electronics: DDEC I, DDEC-II, DDEC-III, DDEC-IV, ATEC, WTEC, WTEC III, Allison 1000 & 2000.
• Engine, transmission, and chassis dyno operation.
• Equipment, transmission, engine modifications, and wiring.

Ability to manage complex customer situations promptly and professionally.

Physical Demands

• Frequently lift up to 50 lbs.
• Occasionally lift 65 lbs. from floor to shoulder level.
• Frequently exert push/pull force of 50 lbs. (no wheels) or 100 lbs. (with wheels).
• Frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, climbing, balancing, lifting, carrying, and reaching.
• Crawling and working in narrow spaces.
• Frequent repetitive movements (e.g., hammering, turning wrenches, screwdrivers, impact tools).
• Manual dexterity sufficient to work with fingers.
• Normal vision with or without corrective lenses.
• Exposure to cold, heat, noise, mechanical/electrical fumes, or odors.
• Occasionally required to work more than 8 hours per shift.
• Work at a minimum height of four feet off the ground.
• Ability to operate overhead cranes, mobile equipment, and motor vehicles as required.