Production Foreman- Precast Concrete.

Job Description

Job Description

Shea Concrete Products currently has an opening for a Production Foreman at our Rochester, MA plant. This is a full-time non-exempt position.

Job Description Summary

The Production Foreman is responsible for leading a workforce that operates in a precast concrete production plant.

Duties include:

• Coordinate the training of the production personnel, assist in scheduling production priority and workforce, and continue to strive for increased productivity without sacrificing a safe work environment and quality of the product.
• Reports to the Nottingham Production Manager.
• Must ensure that all employees are trained, engaged, and managed effectively through performance, talent, and skill development processes, which will help maintain efficiency and productivity. 
• Follow and enforce policies and safety procedures as outlined in Safety Program
• Coordinate production schedule with Production Manager and determine priorities.
• Continuous improvement of production efficiencies to lower costs.
• Implement and ensure product quality control measures.
• Assist in leading the engagement process at the team level to ensure improvements are made, metrics are tracked, and confirm that production deadlines are always met and held to a standard of consistency.
• Effectively interacting with the production staff, ensuring that all employees and their ideas are respected and valued, confirming that their unique and diverse perspectives are leveraged, and validating that their contributions are noticed regularly are just a few abilities this individual should possess to solidify positive results in the production environment. 
• Must work closely with operations manager and other supervisors to establish working schedules for their assigned departments.
• Determine whether the production staff possesses the required skills for the job.
• Involved with training and evaluating production staff.

Responsibilities: 

• Must be an organized, detail-oriented professional who can efficiently solve problems. 
• Must possess the ability to lead, motivate, and be a mentor to help staff achieve results. 
• Stay current with Education, for example NPCA PQS Courses (with assistance from Shea)
• Ensures adherence to company policies, enforces proper safety standards, and encourages good housekeeping practices while maintaining records of departmental activities, performance evaluations, and staff attendance
• Must be a self-starter with high energy to drive positive results.
• Critical thinking, problem solving skills and decision-making.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Work experience minimum of 2 years in precast production manufacturing. 
• Knowledge of quality systems and standards.
• Knowledge of health and safety standards and compliance.
• Knowledge of machines and tools.
• Understanding of computer skills, also knowledge of MS Word & Excel.
• Read blueprints, sketches and follow oral instructions.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions.
• Ability to communicate clear and concise instructions in a professional manner.
• Ability to remain focused in a busy environment. 
• Valid driver’s license.

Work Environment:

• Ability to perform physical activities that require frequent use of arms and legs and movement of whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
• Capable of lifting and carrying 50 lbs.
• Indoor climate controlled plant setting; Outdoor yard setting exposed to weather conditions

About Shea Concrete Products:

Shea Concrete Products, an innovative, forward- thinking company with a reputation for providing premium quality precast concrete products to the New England market. Shea Concrete Products has three locations in Massachusetts and one in New Hampshire. We've served the industry for over 75 years, producing the highest-quality precast concrete products with a commitment to service.

Shea Concrete Products is a family owned and operated business with old-fashioned family values, unmatched customer service and first-rate products. We value our employees and continuously offer growth and development opportunities. We have a competitive benefits package to include company contributed health insurance with an HRA, dental, vision, LTD, and a 401(k) retirement plan with an employer match. 

Shea Concrete Products is proud to be a Veteran Ready Business and an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. ALL are encourage to apply.