Foreman - 3rd Shift

Manufacturing Foreman 3rd Shift

Service Wire is a premier manufacturer of industrial, utility, and commercial wire and cable. Our regional manufacturing location in Houston is seeking a conscientious and team-oriented Manufacturing Foreman to join our organization in this full-time position. The Foreman coordinates and manages the work activities of personnel in the department. They work collaboratively with other department leaders to ensure production or distribution material flow by planning, assigning, and assisting the work, safety, productivity, and training of their work group.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Organizes, leads, and trains employees to complete projects within established guidelines and timeframe
• Communicates and executes plans in regard to material flow, planning, assigning, and directing work by coordinating operations and activities within or between departments
• Enforces company safety policies and procedures while ensuring work areas are clean and orderly
• Regularly communicates with maintenance staff about preventative repairs and maintenance troubleshooting
• Assists with on-the-floor training and development of department personnel
• Confers with department leaders and management to resolve work problems or complaints
• Ensures adherence to quality and industry mandates by inspecting materials, products, or equipment by detecting defects or malfunctions
• Inspects and reviews all daily data reporting for accuracy and resolves discrepancies as needed
• Provides input and recommendations with respect to personnel matters including hiring, firing, discipline, promotion, demotion, etc.
• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications/Requirements

• Supervisory experience is a plus
• High school diploma/GED
• Three to five years related industrial experience or equivalent training
• Must have working knowledge of a range of manufacturing machines
• Three to five years of machine operator experience required
• Demonstrate strong math and measuring skills
• Cooperatively works and interacts with members of various departments
• Basic familiarity with Microsoft Office programs and related products
• Ability to effectively convey information and directions to others, both oral and written