Foreman

Foreman / Team Leader

The Foreman / Team Leader will oversee and manage production shift employees and ensure compliance with safety, quality, and quantity standards.

· Trains and manages production employees on the assigned shift/department. · Oversee the daily workflow and assignments of the production shift. · Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations. · Ensure smooth and efficient management of the production process.

· Oversees production operations on assigned shift. · Prepares work schedules to ensure efficient operations. · Maintains knowledge of processes and equipment. · Ensures that products are identified, weighed, and warehoused correctly. · Troubleshoots issues that arise. · Notifies the maintenance department of equipment problems. · Ensures that the employees comply with applicable safety regulations, policies and procedures. · Ensures paperwork is completed and signed correctly. · Reads blueprints, schematics, or similar documentation. · Ready to actively support and engage in the production process to ensure seamless operations with a hands-on approach, as needed. · Understands and follows Job Safety Analysis for this position. · Wears eye protection and any other designated PPE. · Performs other related duties as assigned.

· Thorough understanding of or the ability to quickly learn production operations and machinery. · Excellent supervisory and leadership skills. · Excellent verbal and written communication skills. · Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. · Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines. · Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. · Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate. · Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software to complete reports and logs and respond to emails. · Ability to read and understand blueprints and schematics. · Basic ability in mathematics, reading, and writing. · Must be able to read a tape measure

· High school diploma or equivalent required. · Minimum of 3 years of experience in team leadership and/or direct supervision of a manufacturing group, preferred.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Gordon, Inc. was founded in Shreveport, Louisiana, 1964. Gordon, Inc., is now located in Bossier City, LA with a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility utilizing over 300,000 square feet, and globally supported by over 70 independent manufacturing representatives. Gordon specializes in sustainable architectural metal products for interior and exterior applications. Product applications include specialty metal ceilings and wall systems, drywall and plaster trims, column enclosures, and many other architectural specialty products. Systems are designed for commercial, acoustical, educational, cleanroom, data center, healthcare, correctional, industrial, and institutional environments. Gordon, Inc. is an award-winning manufacturer and is widely known throughout the industry as the leader in custom architectural specialties.

Gordon is an Employee-Owned Company. As an employee of Gordon, Inc., you will participate in the Gordon, Inc. Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). This Plan allows Gordon Inc employees to share in the value and growth of the company and accumulate ownership in the stock of the company, at no cost. Gordon, Inc. also offers Health, Dental, Voluntary Term Life and Disability Insurance, Employee Assistance Program as well as a comprehensive 401(k) Retirement Plan and paid time off. Gordon is an equal opportunity employer.