Foreman

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Job Summary:

The Foreman / Team Leader will oversee and manage production shift employees and ensure compliance with safety, quality, and quantity standards.

  Supervisory Responsibilities:

·       Trains and manages production employees on the assigned shift/department.

·       Oversee the daily workflow and assignments of the production shift.

·       Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations.

·       Ensure smooth and efficient management of the production process.

Duties/Responsibilities:

·       Oversees production operations on assigned shift.

·       Prepares work schedules to ensure efficient operations.

·       Maintains knowledge of processes and equipment.

·       Ensures that products are identified, weighed, and warehoused correctly.

·       Troubleshoots issues that arise.

·       Notifies the maintenance department of equipment problems.

·       Ensures that the employees comply with applicable safety regulations, policies and procedures.

·       Ensures paperwork is completed and signed correctly.

·       Reads blueprints, schematics, or similar documentation.

·       Ready to actively support and engage in the production process to ensure seamless operations with a hands-on approach, as needed.

·       Understands and follows Job Safety Analysis for this position.

·       Wears eye protection and any other designated PPE.

·       Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

·       Thorough understanding of or the ability to quickly learn production operations and machinery.

·       Excellent supervisory and leadership skills.

·       Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

·       Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

·       Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

·       Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

·       Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.

·       Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software to complete reports and logs and respond to emails.

·       Ability to read and understand blueprints and schematics.

·       Basic ability in mathematics, reading, and writing. 

·       Must be able to read a tape measure

Education and Experience:

·       High school diploma or equivalent required.

·       Minimum of 3 years of experience in team leadership and/or direct supervision of a manufacturing group, preferred.