What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shop Foreman - North Little Rock, AR position at Rubber and Gasket Company of America?
Would you like to work for a company that puts their employees first? RGA is that company. Our mission is
Protect, Strengthen, and Grow our ESOP by first serving our shareholders so we can then service our customers to reward loyal Employee-Owners and ensure future prosperity
Our Shareholders are our EMPLOYEES! Here you can leverage your current skills and learn new ones to help you advance within the company. You will earn great pay and bonuses with full benefits in a welcoming, laid-back work environment. Best of all, imagine being able to become an employee owner! With the incredible Employee Stock Ownership Program here, you become a part owner and set yourself up for financial success long term!
Some of the benefits to you:
- ESOP Company - This is a rare perk! What is ESOP? Employee Stock Ownership Program: This means that employees are given stock ownership in the company. Set yourself up for a comfortable retirement and watch your savings grow year after year!
- Competitive starting pay - depending on experience. Overtime and install bonuses available!
- Full benefits - Including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401k, paid time off, paid holidays and more.
- Learning opportunities - This is a great opportunity to add to your skills and increase your value as an employee.
- Advancement - If you are willing and capable, there is no ceiling on the growth opportunities available to you here. We prefer to promote from within - many of the branch managers started out in shop roles!
- Open door policy - This is a laid-back and welcoming atmosphere where managers actually want to hear your feedback and ideas. Whether it's personal or work related, management is here to listen.
Don't let this opportunity pass you by! Apply now!
If you're Mechanically Inclined, we want to hear from you! Fabrication experience is a huge plus!
Job Summary
Shop Foreman ensures all orders are processed through the shop properly and timely by leading the team and completing orders himself. Completes general fabrication of hose, gasket and belting products. Prepares and installs belts on conveyor systems located at customer plants and sites.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Manages the daily flow of work orders, ensuring timely and efficient production.
- Oversees and delegates daily tasks assigned to belt crew/fabricators.
- Adhere to all RGA and site policies, instructions, procedures and safety guidelines in accordance with applicable OSHA and MSHA regulation
- Must have ability to operate a commercial motor vehicle in accordance with applicable Federal Motor Carrier Safety regulations
- Maintain all work related documentation to include DOT logbooks, pre-departure safety inspections, work area safety inspections and HAZCOM Safety Data Sheets
- Repair, splice and vulcanize all types of conveyor belts, ability to troubleshoot and install belts on conveyors and train conveyor belts (if needed for the branch).
- Suggest changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase the efficiency of the work crew
- Conducts general housekeeping in accordance with applicable OSHA regulation.
- Utilizes hand, measuring and cutting tools such as but not limited to tape measures and common mechanic's tools and material cutting devices.
- Ability to work in a timely manner, to demonstrate attention to detail, to follow RGA policies and procedures, to uphold RGA values and maintain regular and timely attendance.
- Responsible for management of employees by hiring, disciplining, reviewing etc.
- Other duties as assigned by management
- Regular and reliable attendance required
- Follow directions of supervisors and trainers
- Follow directions of RGA policies and procedures
Supervisory Responsibilities
- Shop Personnel
Skills and Qualifications
- Ability to perform each of the essential duties and responsibilities successfully; including the use of reasoning, communicating, calculating, analyzing, problem solving, and leading as needed
- Ability to complete work in a timely manner and demonstrate attention to detail
- Ability to obtain belt splicing certification within 180 days of employment and pass other required certification exams
Must pass a DOT drug test upon hire.