Shop Foreman (Mercantile)

About the company

Headquartered in Fort Worth, TX, InterConnect Wiring builds electrical wiring harnesses, specializing in fast turnaround and developmental programs. Founded in 1993, we are a world leader in supplying military aerospace electrical products, including complete and partial rewiring of military aircraft. We prioritize being an employer of choice with a safe, comfortable, family-friendly, and fun working environment. We celebrate employee successes and offer competitive compensation, Fridays off, birthday celebrations, and employee appreciation events.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise personnel, including attendance, labor entry, performance, and adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Evaluate, prioritize, and assign responsibilities such as job assignments and shop clean-up.
• Coordinate production priorities with inspectors, testers, and inventory personnel.
• Provide one-on-one training and instruction to personnel as needed.
• Ensure personnel have the materials, tools, equipment, and training required to efficiently complete assignments.
• Evaluate quality, efficiency, and other production issues; develop and implement strategies to improve or correct them.
• Maintain open, accurate communication with counterparts from other shifts and colleagues from departments like sales, purchasing, engineering, and training.
• Conduct regular department meetings.
• Conduct annual performance and compensation reviews; handle reprimands and terminations as needed.
• Resolve employee disputes.
• Ensure products are shipped within the customer-required window.
• Support company activities to maintain the four elements of the quality policy, including initiating and disposing of quality problem reports.
• Observe and adhere to InterConnect policies and procedures.
• Prepare Certificates of Compliance.
• Provide instruction to personnel regarding quality issues and implement corrective actions.
• Adhere to customer-controlled documents and requirements.
• Evaluate customer-requested changes, assess their impact on production, and make necessary adjustments.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Five plus years of experience in the aerospace industry, specifically in sheet metal manufacturing/assembly and/or assembly supervision.
• Understanding of commercial and government requirements for sheet metal manufacturing.
• Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Quality-conscious with knowledge of AS9100 REV. D and ISO9001 standards.
• Effective leadership and motivational skills.
• Ability to operate all machines, including CNC, lathe, punch press, and brake press, with effective training and communication skills (programming experience is a plus).
• Strong organizational skills.
• Effective management skills, including delegating responsibilities and managing multiple projects.
• Spanish/English bilingual preferred.