Foreperson

Gunnison Tree Services•Albany, GA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides supervision of crews and manages job plan and making sure daily goals are met. Ensuring all work on project is completed safely and efficiently. Proficiently manage a portfolio of multi-disciplined personnel, equipment, project scope, customer requests, and regulations as required for project completion.

Requirements

Outstanding communication, conflict management, and interpersonal skills
Ability to work long hours in a high stress environment, including work outside of normal business hours
Basic computer skills; ability to use email, Microsoft Word and Excel; ability to access and input required report data
Must pass a background check and drug test
Valid driver's license

Nice To Haves

High School Degree or equivalent
Previous supervisory experience

Responsibilities

To comply and ensure compliance with all Safety Procedures, Company Policies, Practices and Procedures as well as Local, State and Federal Regulations by the employees and vendors under their direct supervision
Develop and Manage the daily and weekly job plans including the work schedule, goals and tasks through the Plan, Brief, Execute and Debrief work management cycle
Coordinate the development of Daily, Weekly and Project level work plans and objectives with the Project Manager
Direct and deploy personnel and equipment to achieve the daily, weekly and project level plans and objectives
Manage employee performance and compliance issues directly with the employees; engaging management and the human resource department as required per company practices
Complete, on-time and cycle, all administrative requirements including but not limited to daily, weekly, monthly, project level reports and data entry
Efficiently manage and maintain tools and equipment including but not limited to basic machine maintenance, scheduled service, and repairs.
Execute all on-site communications including but not limited to daily plan briefings and debriefings, JSA’s, and tailboards.
Train on-site personnel on proper operation and maintenance of tools and equipment
Maintain minimum stocking level of supplies and tools for equipment repair and crew safety.
Report and document all safety violations, incidents, near misses, and lessons learned to the Project Manager immediately or escalates as necessary
Operate equipment or perform manual tasks as required to complete the project (on an exception basis only)
Load and haul equipment according to driver qualification status. (on an exception basis only)
Provide Project Manager feedback on plans, performance, equipment or work practices that may improve production and/or safety of the project
Coach Subordinates