Shop Foreman

Windsor Locks, CT - Spring Street

Full time

00635588

Job Title:

Shop Foreman

Department:

Production & Skilled Trades

Country:

United States of America

State/Province:

Connecticut

City:

Windsor Locks

Full/Part Time:

Full time

Job Summary:

Under general direction, this position is an entry-level people management position that will assist and support the day-to-day planning and organizing of a team at a facility. The incumbent will act upon leadership's direction as it pertains to managing facility audits, inventory, budgets, and meeting goals. The position will perform multiple personnel management tasks, including but not limited to, staffing, performance management, annual reviews, and time and attendance. This position has the possibility to work outdoors, in the elements, or across multiple shifts including nights and/or weekends in addition to overtime; it requires full-time attendance.

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities :

• Solicit, assign, and monitor onsite vendors to ensure proper repairs are completed and costs are controlled

• Monitor expenses related to shop management in order to maintain the budget; identify opportunities to improve cost efficiency

• Maintain the company's safety culture by promoting a safe work environment in compliance with federal and state regulations, conduct safety meetings, mock OSHA inspections, model safe work habits, etc.

• Inspect completed repairs to ensure equipment is up to DOT and company standard

• Perform multiple personnel management tasks, including but not limited to, staffing, performance management, annual reviews, and time and attendance

• Monitor work in progress on the floor to ensure it is performed safely, correctly, and meets standard repair times

• Perform daily operational tasks as needed including estimates, down unit reporting, yard checks, etc.

• Ensure team reaches and maintains goals set by leadership; train staff on service bulletins, OSHA compliance, and company policies and procedures

• Schedule inbound equipment and maintain estimated running time so that repairs are assigned in order of priority; ensure equipment status is updated continually to maximize utilization

• Monitor that all required repair campaigns are completed and warranty procedures are followed

• Other duties as assigned

• Ensure work shift begins on schedule and assign work orders to technicians to maintain an orderly and efficient workflow that meets internal customer deadlines; manage cost per hour

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications :

High School Diploma or GED equivalent with 1-2 years of related experience with 1-2 years of which being direct or indirect management experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to act professionally

• Ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas through various mediums

• Ability to capture and document relevant business information in an auditable, organized, and easily retrievable manner

• Ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment

• Ability to fulfill physical requirements (lift/move appliance up to 50 pounds)

• Ability to form and manage effective teams

• Ability to wear appropriate work attire (protective gear/PPE)

• Ability to work both individually and as a team

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

• Ability to work with under minimal direction

The expected starting pay range for this position is between $82,700 - $124,100

This position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship.

Compensation:

Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include skills, education, experience, geography, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position may be eligible for annual bonus and incentives based on profitability or volumes in accordance with the terms of the Company's bonus and incentive plans, as applicable and in effect from time to time.

Benefits:

The Company offers the following benefits for full-time positions, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, as may be in effect from time to time: medical benefit, dental benefit, vision benefit, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, paid time off commensurate with tenure (includes vacation and sick time), six weeks of paid maternity leave along with two weeks of paid parental leave, and six paid holidays annually.

Education:

GED (Required), High School (Required)

Work Experience:

Facilities Management, Maintenance, Management-Entry Level, Safety, Transportation/Logistics

Job Opening ID:

00635588 Shop Foreman (Open)

"This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions."

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. is committed to basing employment decisions on the principles of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, persons with disabilities, protected veterans or other bases by applicable law.

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