Parts & Plates Fabrication Foreman

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and support shop employees while ensuring company policies and procedures are followed.

• Oversee daily fabrication operations, including workforce assignments, equipment, tools, and materials.

• Maintain and update production and fabrication schedules.

• Coordinate material deliveries and help ensure customer orders meet required deadlines.

• Develop, communicate, and maintain standard fabrication procedures.

• Monitor product quality and enforce quality control standards.

• Review production processes and recommend improvements to efficiency, workmanship, and employee performance.

• Communicate with project management, logistics, purchasing, and other departments to keep projects on schedule.

• Coordinate with other facilities regarding product status, quality concerns, and delivery requirements.

• Maintain equipment, tools, and facility conditions as needed.

• Build and maintain professional working relationships with vendors and suppliers.

• Monitor shop workload and provide operational updates to the Regional Fabrication Operations Manager.

• Track inventory levels and coordinate material needs with the First Shift Foreman, Regional Fabrication Operations Manager, and Purchasing.

• Adjust work hours and staffing needs when necessary to meet production and delivery commitments.

• Make operational decisions that support company goals and production requirements.

Qualifications

• Previous management or supervisory experience required.

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Strong knowledge of the fabrication and manufacturing industry.

• Excellent spoken and written English communication skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

• Strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and production deadlines.

• Strong customer service and problem-solving abilities.

Schedule & Availability

• Second shift position.

• Must be available for overtime and Saturday work as needed.

• Flexibility to adjust working hours to meet production and delivery schedules.