Shop Foreman

Job Title: Shop Foreman

Location: Louisa, VA

Job Type: Direct Hire

Pay Rate: Up to $65,000 (Negotiable for the right candidate)

Shift: 1st Shift

Benefits: Insurance Offered (Medical, Dental, Vision, etc.)

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Shop Foreman to supervise and manage all aspects of production at our facility. The ideal candidate will ensure the timely delivery of high-quality products, develop a competent workforce, maintain safety and cleanliness standards, and oversee preventive maintenance programs. This position requires a hands-on leader capable of coordinating cross-functional teams and maintaining a productive and efficient work environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Supervise all stages of production from job release to shipment, ensuring all necessary job analysis and information is available.
Review jobs upon release to identify problems, missing information, or issues that may affect production. Communicate any potential delays or issues to management before production begins.
Coordinate with management, sales, engineering, purchasing, and the production floor to schedule jobs for timely completion, ensuring quality and customer satisfaction.
Manage workforce scheduling, including field crews, to ensure projects are completed on time. Be proactive in understanding staffing needs and planning accordingly.
Oversee and develop a skilled workforce, including mechanics, laborers, and truck drivers, working with lead personnel to improve performance, work ethic, and quality.
Establish and implement a quality program to reduce errors, mistakes, and overruns, ensuring a higher quality product for our customers.
Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly facility, both inside and out, working with the safety committee to ensure compliance with all regulations.
Initiate and manage a preventive maintenance program for equipment and vehicles, ensuring the reduction of downtime.
Prepare an annual budget for equipment, tooling, upgrades, and other necessary production-related expenses.
Oversee the storage and organization of raw materials and commercial inventory, ensuring everything is easily accessible, properly labeled, and stored.
Ensure that proper M2M data (hours, quantities, completed/scrapped items, etc.) is collected and reported to management.
Enforce company policies and ensure adherence, including administering verbal and written warnings and taking disciplinary actions as needed.

Qualifications:

Proven experience in a supervisory or foreman role, preferably in a manufacturing or production environment.
Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to effectively manage a team.
Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
Knowledge of safety regulations and best practices in a production environment.
Experience with scheduling, production planning, and quality control programs.
Ability to work with various teams and departments to ensure smooth production processes.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to stand for long periods and move around the production floor.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform manual tasks when necessary.
Comfortable working in a shop environment with equipment and machinery.

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What You Should Know About Shop Foreman, Qualdoc

If you’re looking to take your leadership skills to the next level as a Shop Foreman, join our dynamic team in Louisa, VA! At our company, we are passionate about delivering high-quality products, and we're seeking an experienced Shop Foreman to oversee production and ensure everything runs smoothly. You’ll be the go-to person for managing our talented workforce, from mechanics to laborers, ensuring they are well-trained and motivated. Your exceptional communication skills will be key as you coordinate with various departments like management, engineering, and purchasing to keep our projects on schedule. You'll take ownership of quality control and safety regulations, maintaining cleanliness while implementing preventive maintenance programs for our equipment. With a pay rate of up to $65,000, our full-time position offers benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance – and we’re open to negotiating for the right candidate! If you thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and love problem-solving, we’d love for you to apply and be part of our vibrant crew, all while contributing to our success story.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Shop Foreman Role at Qualdoc

What are the core responsibilities of a Shop Foreman at our company?

As a Shop Foreman, your main responsibilities include supervising production processes from job release to shipment, coordinating with various teams, managing workforce scheduling, ensuring quality control, and maintaining a safe work environment. You'll also develop and implement a preventive maintenance program, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality products.