Job Title: Shop Foreman
Reports to: ROB VAN HEISE
Location: LONGVIEW TX
Position Summary: The Shop Foreman oversees daily shop operations, coordinates workflow, supervises technicians AND, enforces safety and quality standards, and ensures on-time completion of production and repair work. The Foreman acts as the primary point of contact for personnel issues, scheduling, equipment maintenance, and process improvement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supervise and lead a team of 8 technicians, machinists, and/or mechanics; assign tasks and monitor performance.
- Schedule daily work, prioritize jobs, and allocate resources to meet customer deadlines and production targets.
- Ensure adherence to quality standards and customer specifications; inspect work and perform final checks.
- Enforce shop safety policies, maintain a clean work environment, and ensure compliance with OSHA and company procedures.
- Train, coach, and mentor staff; conduct performance reviews and recommend disciplinary actions as needed.
- Maintain equipment and tooling schedules; coordinate preventative maintenance and repairs.
- Monitor inventory of materials, consumables, and spare parts; place orders and control costs.
- Collaborate with production planning, engineering, and sales to resolve technical issues and improve workflows.
- Track labor hours, job costs, and productivity metrics; prepare reports for management.
- Implement continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and improve throughput.
Required Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent; technical diploma, trade school, or associate degree preferred.
- [3–7]+ years hands-on experience in a shop environment (fabrication, manufacturing, automotive, HVAC, etc.), with at least [1–3] years in a supervisory role.
- Solid knowledge of [ machining, fabrication, CNC, hydraulic/pneumatic systems, or relevant trade skills].
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
- Proficient with job scheduling, basic shop math, blueprint reading, and measuring tools.
- Familiarity with safety regulations (OSHA) and shop best practices.
Preferred Certifications / Skills:
- Experience with inventory/POS systems, CMMS, or ERP software.
- Lean manufacturing / continuous improvement training (Kaizen, 5S).
Working Conditions:
- Full-time, on-site position. Regular day shifts; occasional overtime and weekend work as needed.
- Physically demanding: standing, lifting (up to 75 lbs), bending, and working in shop environments with noise, dust, and chemicals; PPE required.
Compensation:
- Salary/hourly range: plus benefits: Healthcare, PTO, retirement, bonuses, etc.].