General Foreman, Warehouse. Cleveland Mississippi

Black & Veatch Family of Companies•Cleveland, MS

About The Position

Manage and supervise the daily operations for project warehouse facilities including material receiving and handling, inventory maintenance and control, filing of field requisitions, staging and preparation of materials for field installation, issuance of material, tools, equipment and fleet with significant interaction with discipline superintendents, construction teams, site management and office personnel. Plan and coordinate the efforts of the foremen and crewmen under his/her supervision and motivate them to accomplish the work safely, correctly and efficiently. Supervise other crafts at levels appropriate to training and skills as requested by project supervision.

Requirements

Experience working as a journeyman and supervisor in a warehouse or similar craft or a combination of experience and training, and a strong working knowledge of warehouse and receiving.
Must have a working knowledge of and experience in material receiving and handling, inventory management, staging and preparation of material for field installation, and the issuance of materials, tools, and equipment.
Must set standards of excellence in leadership, safety, quality, and productivity for the members of his/her crew.
Must have leadership abilities and organizational skills.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Nice To Haves

One or more of the following NCCER Certifications: NCCER Rigger NCCER Heavy Equipment Operations NCCER Fundamentals of Crew Leadership NCCER Project Supervision NCCER Project Management

Responsibilities

Be able to perform all of the principal duties and accountabilities of workers under his/her supervision
Lead and support all safety related processes and programs as requested
Engage with your work team to ensure we achieve zero injuries
Lead, complete, and sign off on daily pre-job safety planning in the appropriate format
Identify safety hazards you or other employees may be subject to and take all necessary corrective action to eliminate or mitigate hazards
Assure all crew members understand, participate, and sign all pre-job safety planning tools at start and end of shift
Be proficient in scheduling, material control, unit man-hour performance, estimating fundamentals, and job cost management in the Field Process Management System (FPMS)
Be able to create and execute a 4 week schedule and monitor the foreman's one week schedule
Monitor/plan crew goals and proactively make changes necessary to keep crews on track with goals
Review and approve crew's timecards for correct hours and phase coding
Participate in incident investigations and report accidents and act to prevent future occurrences to project management and site safety
Assist in leading the investigation process as needed and review accidents and the causes with employees
Understand and respond appropriately to all safety hazards and warning devices (i e back-up alarms, smell of smoke, different colored warning tags, warning sirens)
Use effective verbal and written communication skills
Add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers and fractions rapidly and accurately
Listen to other employees and supervisor's suggestions, complaints, problems, safety concerns and recommendations, evaluate each and then devise and implement a plan of action based on that evaluation
Consult with supervisor and if needed HR on any issues
Coordinate and communicate work with other crafts and co-workers on the job
Assure Foreman are providing on-the-job training to craft workers
Train/teach safety practices, policies and procedures related to an employee's assigned tasks and ensure that foremen do the same
Assure Foreman perform task planning to safely and efficiently carry out all aspects of that work assigned
Plan and communicate with supervisor to assure that an adequate supply of tools, materials and equipment are available
Understand and periodically review project master schedule
Prepare and monitor the progress of the work accomplished relative to the Short Interval Schedule
Gain a complete understanding of the scope of work and the related parts of the project
Develop a thorough understanding of the project plans, specifications and schedule as they relate to that portion of the work assigned; review with foremen at start of and throughout the task
Delegate and communicate safety concerns, work scope, plans, budgeted man-hours and schedules to the foremen
Monitor productivity rates and review with foremen
Prepare daily reports completely and accurately
Assure employees produce quality work, meeting requirements of plans, specifications and industry standards
Ensure all Quality Control forms are available and being completed in a timely manner
Review, approve and submit to supervisor
Inspect subordinate's work for compliance with the, contract plans, specifications, and industry standards
Ensure that correct construction procedures are followed during installation
Point out deficiencies, explain them, and take corrective action needed
Ensure that construction equipment is correctly operated, maintained, in good working order, and Daily Equipment Inspections are completed for equipment being utilized
Complete performance reviews for subordinates according to Craft Performance Assessment (CPA) Guidelines and assure foreman is completing reviews of craft workers
Ensure that subordinates are qualified to perform their work as it relates to their level

Benefits

Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers and array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with life insurance and a robust wellness program.
To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer paid vacation and holiday time after the eligibility period has been met.
A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals including, but not limited to, a company matched 401k plan, vendor discounts, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan, identity theft and credit monitoring services, and the B&V Credit Union.

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