Fit Foreman

Job Description

Job Description

The Fit Foreman oversees the Fitting Department and individuals working within it to ensure maximum operational success. The Foreman serves as a primary resource for the department and communicates regularly with Team Leads and share information upstream with other member of production management. The Foreman must have excellent working knowledge of manufacturing processes, manufacturing engineering principles and ASME/AWS welding procedures.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Promote and adhere to the Core Values and Behavior Code.
• Possess a functional knowledge of overall company operations and assigned department(s) role within that operation.
• Assist production management by overseeing team members, scheduling and monitoring work assignments, and setting priorities.
• Provide guidance, coaching and leadership to Team Leads and Staff.
• Direct effective utilization of staff and equipment to maximize output while maintaining costs, including recommending staffing needs.
• Conduct efficient team meetings and work with other departments to facilitate materials and work order flow.
• Understand and ensure tolerances and allowance of materials, parts and products for department.
• Responsible and accountable for the quality of product or department work and on-time delivery to meet schedules as needed.
• Support production management with employee activities including, but not limited to, evaluations, discipline, and PTO.
• Manage the flow of materials to, from and within the department.
• Ensure company procedures are followed to open / close buildings and start / shut down equipment each day.
• Perform equipment and tooling checks as required, ensuring preventative maintenance measures are taken.
• Support the Human Resource department in the interview process and pre-employment testing of position openings.
• Maintain a favorable employee relations climate through positive qualified supervision, regular communication and proper interpretation and application of the company policies.
• Demonstrate positive leadership through effective communication to all levels of management and team members.
• Ability to operate material handling equipment.
• Responsible for achieving good speed of execution while maintaining quality workmanship in a wide range of production activities.
• Maintain work area, equipment and supplies in a neat and orderly condition. Conduct regular safety inspections of area.
• Required to wear appropriate PPE as required by job duties.
• Promote company goals with a focus on Safety, Quality, and Production.
• Perform other duties as assigned.