Shop Foreman

The overall objective of this position is to ensure operational excellence by directing the Production Department through allocating manpower and resources, maintaining project schedules, and focusing on core operational processes.

Drive operational output by managing the assembly and production cycle through material and resource planning, monitoring of project schedules, reporting, and providing leadership to direct reports.

 Identify and implement work procedures and improvements by applying lean manufacturing concepts to reduce man‐hours, increase productivity, positively impact on‐time shipments to clients, decrease operational costs and contribute to superior quality of products.

 Continually drive quality and decrease production costs by working collaboratively with the Manufacturing

Manager on the implementation of lean manufacturing techniques.

 Utilize best practices for workforce planning and forecasting for present and future manpower allocations and assist with hiring decisions within the department.

 Develop initiative and project proposals that improve production costs, product quality, employee safety, and process efficiencies.

 Work closely with other Manufacturing personnel and the Engineering Department to adjust schedules based on client needs and manpower resources.

 Communicate performance expectations, tasks, and project modifications to direct reports to ensure they are high performing and engaged.

 Ensure a safe workplace for all personnel and visitors to the Manufacturing floor through strict adherence to 5S

safety standards as well as all OSHA and EPA requirements.

 Intrapersonal Skills ‐ Self‐motivated and able to identify, examine, and resolve issues independently from others.

Hold a strong regard for guidelines, procedures and integrity.

 Administration and Management — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

 Engineering and Technology — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.

 Production and Processing — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.

 Design — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principals involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.

 Mechanical — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

 Management of Personnel Resources: Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.

 Computers and Electronics — Knowledge of computer hardware and software, including applications and programming such as Microsoft Office Business Suite.

 Verbal & Written Communication Skills – This position requires basic skills (Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.)

 Math Skills –This position requires basic math skills.

5 years of experience in a manufacturing supervisory role, preferably in a ‘job shop’ or similar manufacturing environment, with a focus on process improvement, required.

3 years of experience in the oil and gas, energy, and/or marine markets, preferred.