Fabrication Shop Foreman

Fabrication Shop Foreman

UE Manufacturing is now hiring a Fabrication Shop Foreman located at 10000 NW 2nd, Oklahoma City, OK 73127. Supervise shop personnel in the day-to-day tasks that are necessary in manufacturing or remanufacturing equipment according to company quality and safety standards in order to meet production line objectives.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and supervises individuals and work teams in the performance of a variety of work activities.
• Evaluates efficiency of work processes and identifies and implements process improvements to optimize productivity.
• Provides on-the-job skills and quality standards training to both new and seasoned employees in order to ensure that learning and self-development opportunities exist for production staff.
• Meets with teams and lead workers to inform them of daily, weekly, monthly production goals.
• May supervise other activities such as maintaining inventory levels, unloading, storage and movement of materials, placement and loading of finished products for shipping and delivery.
• Maintain all equipment documentation throughout the complete process of the assembly.
• Complete DOT inspection and auxiliary reports after unit inspection is completed.
• Plan, facilitate, and execute a weekly work schedule to optimize the resources and personnel available with minimal instruction.
• While primary role is supervisory in nature, may be required to perform duties of assigned employees.
• Ensure proper safety training, regular meetings and resources are provided to personnel to support adherence to health and safety procedures.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Competencies

• Shows excellent interpersonal skills through listening, understanding, and responding to the questions and needs of staff.
• Supports the team's efforts to succeed by motivating staff to achieve production goals and prioritizing and planning work activities.
• Contributes to a positive team environment by leading by example through commitment, respect, and communication.
• Demonstrates quality work through accuracy, thoroughness, and attention to detail of own work and evaluating the work of other staff.
• Exhibits efficiency in problem solving skills and troubleshooting by identifying and resolving problems in a timely manner to ensure deadlines are met.
• Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills and share expertise with others.
• Commitment to a standard of excellence in customer service.
• Shows adaptability by effectively responding to frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Exhibits superior dependability by consistently arriving to work on time and as scheduled.
• Demonstrates professionalism by acting with integrity, high moral standards, and personal accountability.
• Shows organizational support by consistently following policy and procedures.

Education/Experience:

• High school diploma/general education degree (GED) or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A minimum of 3 (three) years of experience as a supervisor, lead or foreman is preferred.
• Prefer candidates with the following experience: engine troubleshooting; Overhaul work on Series 50, Inline 53, V53, Series 55 & 60, Inline 71, V71, series 92, series 149 and series 4000; Electronics-DDEC I, DDEC-II, DDEC-III, DDEC-IV, ATEC, WTEC, WTEC III, Allison 1000 & 2000; Engine, transmission and chassis dyno operation; Equipment/transmission/engine modifications and wiring.
• Ability to manage complex transactional or emotional customer situations promptly and professionally meeting commitments for service and assistance.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to frequently lift up to 50 lbs. Able to lift 65 lbs. from floor to shoulder level occasionally.
• Ability to frequently exert the pound force limits for push/pull 50lb f (no wheels) or 100lb f (wheels).
• Requires frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, climbing, balancing, lifting, carrying, and reaching or handling with arms, hands, and fingers.
• Requires crawling and working in narrow spaces.
• Requires frequent repetitive movements, i.e. hammering, turning wrenches, screwdrivers and impact tools.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to work with fingers.
• Normal vision with or without corrective lenses.
• Exposed to cold, heat, noise mechanical/electrical fume or odor.
• Will be required on occasion to work more than 8 hours on one shift.
• Will be required to work at a minimum height of four feet off the ground.
• Ability to operate overhead cranes, mobile equipment and motor vehicles as required.