Second Shift Fabrication Shop Foreman

Location: 10000 NW 2nd, Oklahoma City, OK 73127

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. Oversee and supervise individuals and work teams in a variety of work activities.

Responsibilities

• 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 to ensure learning and self-development opportunities.
• 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.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a supervisor, lead, or foreman is preferred.
• Preferred experience in:
  • 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 transactional or emotional customer situations promptly and professionally.

Skills

• 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 through commitment, respect, and communication.
• Demonstrates quality work through accuracy, thoroughness, and attention to detail.
• Efficient problem-solving and troubleshooting skills to ensure deadlines are met.
• 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.
• Organizational support by consistently following policies and procedures.

Physical Demands

• Ability to frequently lift up to 50 lbs.
• Able to lift 65 lbs. from floor to shoulder level occasionally.
• Ability to frequently exert push/pull force of 50 lbs (no wheels) or 100 lbs (with wheels).
• Requires frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, climbing, balancing, lifting, carrying, and reaching or handling with arms, hands, and fingers.
• Requires crawling and working in narrow spaces.
• Requires frequent repetitive movements (e.g., hammering, turning wrenches, screwdrivers, and 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.
• Occasional requirement to work more than 8 hours per shift.
• Required to work at a minimum height of four feet off the ground.
• Ability to operate overhead cranes, mobile equipment, and motor vehicles as required.