Shop Foreman

Job Summary:
The Shop Foreman 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.
• Oversees the daily workflow and assignments of the production shift.
• Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

• Supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in production of the units
• Designates duties to workers and leads department activities.
• Instructs new workers on work instructions and shop floor policies
• Keeps inventory records maintained, and requisitions parts/supplies as necessary to meet delivery schedules
• Inspects materials and products to maintain organization standards
• Coordinate activities between departments
• Contributes to the appraisal of personnel
• Oversees production operations on assigned shift
• Prepares work assignments and coordinates with the production schedule to ensure efficient operations
• Maintains knowledge of processes and equipment
• Ensures that products are identified, weighed, and warehoused correctly
• Troubleshoots issues that arise
• Ensures that employees comply with applicable safety regulations, policies, and procedures
• Maintains accurate records and ensures paperwork is completed and signed correctly
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities:
• Strong mechanical and electrical competency
• Ability to read mechanical and electrical blueprints
• 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

Other Skills and Abilities:

Education and Experience:
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Prior exceptional work experience with the company preferred.

Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit for extended periods of time, and reach with hands and arms
• The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus
• Must be able to traverse the production facility
• Must be able to lift up to 25lbs at a time

Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The above statements reflect general details necessary for performance of the job and are not to be considered an all-inclusive list. Sun Test Systems, Inc. is a federal contractor and EEOC/Title VII/ADA compliant employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.