Yard Foreman

Job Summary

Works with production manager in the coordination and scheduling of workflow within or between plant functional areas to expedite production while producing a superior product.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as working team leader of mobile equipment operators
• Determines work procedures, prepares work schedules and expedites workflow
• Coordinate and work with ops coordinator and workers for timely production of all jobs, maintenance of normal inventory and development of new products
• Prepare and distribute required daily reporting
• Operate a variety of material moving equipment including (but not limited to) forklifts
• Interpret company policies to workers and enforce safety regulations
• Maintains harmony among workers and resolves grievances
• Participate in the development of work plans
• Enforce safety regulation
• Recommend measures to improve production methods, equipment performance and quality of equipment
• Analyze and resolve work problems
• Other duties and responsibilities related to the nature of the job may be assigned on a temporary or permanent basis as needed

Job Requirements

• High school diploma and min. of 1-year related experience or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Previous forklift operator experience; experience operating front end loader, man-lift and sweeper is preferred
• Must have project management abilities and a solid understanding of workflow processes as well as being able to work with timeliness and accuracy to specified deadlines
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
• Conduct self with integrity and ethical practices
• Capacity to lead by example
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to relate with every level of the organization effectively
• Demonstrate ability to delegate and/or authority where applicable
• Bilingual (English and Spanish) preferred
• While performing the duties of this job the employee will be required to frequently stand on their feet for extended periods of time
• Must have the ability to lift and/or move up to 100 lbs
• Ability to work in outdoor environment for majority of assigned shift

Benefits

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion