What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shop Foreman position at The Jaeger Group?
We’re growing and are on the hunt for a Shop Foreman who brings more than just expertise to the table; we're looking for a leader with a genuine enthusiasm for crafting custom made equipment and a knack for steering a team towards groundbreaking achievements.
Are you the kind of person who thrives on the complexities of engineer-to-order projects, constantly thinking about navigating and streamlining the production process? Does the challenge of transforming a client's specific needs into a tangible, high-quality product ignite your passion? Are you someone who believes there's always room for innovation, always on the lookout for technological advancements to enhance efficiency and quality?
Responsibilities:
- Directly oversee a team of technicians, mechanics, or manufacturing workers, providing guidance, training, and support to ensure efficient workflow and adherence to schedules.
- Allocate tasks and projects to team members based on skill levels, workload, and deadlines. Coordinate closely with other departments such as production planning, maintenance, and quality control to optimize efficiency and meet production targets.
- Responsible for maintaining daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules and assigning work for shop employees.
- Communicate closely with project managers, technical services, and field employees.
- Ensure job timelines and deadlines are met.
- Maintain, evaluate, and suggest methods of improving equipment, processes, efficiency, or operating conditions.
- Assist production workers in meeting deadlines, as needed.
- Document information and conversations relevant to projects.
- Follow paperwork flow and procedures.
- Ensure time charged to work orders is accurate.
Skills:
- Background in fabrication, welding, and metal finishing of stainless-steel equipment.
- Familiarity with project scheduling and coordination.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Time management and organization skills.
- Problem solving skills.
- Judgment and decision-making skills.
- Oral and written communication skills.
- Leadership skills and experience.
- Proficient at reading blueprints.
- Ability to work without close supervision.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $80,000 - $100,000
