Foreman - Sheet Metal Fabrication

STULZ•Denton, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Lead and manage resources, tools, training, and direction for sheet metal fabrication employees operating Amada laser cutting, punch, and press brake equipment to be safe, effective and efficient. Oversee powder coat paint booth operations as well as sheet metal welding team.

Requirements

Previous leadership experience in a sheet metal fabrication environment
Hands-on experience operating Amada (or comparable CNC) equipment
Experience with ISO-9001 requirements and processes
Experience with Lean Manufacturing
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
Strong problem-solving skills
ERP Computer experience, SAP preferred
HS Diploma or equivalent required.
Minimum of 5 years of related experience in a sheet metal fabrication environment
Ability to follow written instructions, including Amada machine operating manuals and setup sheets
Ability to speak effectively with employees
Ability to read and interpret drawings, including but not limited to: sheet metal fabrication drawings, flat patterns, bend charts, nesting layouts, operations and maintenance instructions, safety guidelines, and procedure manuals
Ability to write and develop routine reports and correspondence, including production and scrap reports
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, decimals, and metric equivalents, including calculating bend allowances, material yield, and nesting efficiency for sheet metal parts

Nice To Haves

Trade School or College desirable
Lean Sigma
Amada equipment-specific operator and safety training provided on the job
forklift certification a plus

Responsibilities

Ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery of components from the sheet metal fabrication shop
Be a champion of safety by supporting plant safety training, driving safety processes—including machine guarding and lockout/tagout on Amada CNC equipment—and leading safety communication
Hold teams accountable to processes, systems, and results across the laser, punch/brake, powder coat and welding work centers
Actively coach and implement lean processes and tools, including 5S, waste elimination, and nesting optimization to reduce scrap
Work with Supervisors and Team Leaders to prevent and/or resolve issues early, including machine downtime, tooling changeovers, and material shortages
Ensure standardized work and process discipline are followed for machine setup, programming, and part inspection
Suggest changes to equipment, tooling, and methods, and coordinate with maintenance and service technicians on preventive maintenance and repairs
Create a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization win
Foster cross functional team approach at all levels.
Remove barriers to progress and development