Press Foreman

Pennex Aluminum Company•Wellsville, PA

11d•$24 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Consider joining Pennex as a Press Foreman at our Wellsville, PA location. The Press Foreman organizes operations on the press floor through direction from the Shift Supervisor. This is a nightshift position working 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM with rotating days and weekends.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent experience is required
Mechanically inclined with the ability to troubleshoot mechanical issues
3 to 5 years of experience in a similar manufacturing environment
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American weight measurement, volume, and distance
Ability to apply understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions
Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations
Ability to operate equipment and can function independently or in a team environment
Possesses good verbal and written communication skills
Ability to use various measuring tools and read blueprints to meet customer requirements
Ability to manage a team in a production environment
Adaptable and flexible to the changing needs of the business
A desire to work in a fast-paced, hands-on manufacturing environment
Must be able to pass pre-employment physical and drug screen
Must be eligible to work in the United States, visa sponsorships are not available
Regular attendance required

Nice To Haves

Previous hydraulic press operation or similar experience is preferred
Previous leadership experience in manufacturing is preferred

Responsibilities

Organizes operations on the press floor through direction from the Shift Supervisor.
Delegates responsibilities to operators, leads and helpers.
Keeps the schedule moving, monitors production, quality, etc.
Performs intermittent quality checks and communicates issues to Shift Supervisor.
Provides supervisor coverage in absence of Shift Supervisor.
Collaborates with maintenance team; reports all mechanical or electrical issues.
Plans daily work schedules based on customer needs and meets expectations by supporting supervisors and performing the following duties:
Ensures production schedules are followed as required
Oversees labor hours required to complete assigned tasks
Monitors all overtime hours
Facilitates training and development of the press team
Tracks and documents daily production levels
Assists in weekly, monthly, quarterly and year-end inventories
Operates equipment or handles materials to support production duties of press team to maintain process flow
Ensures that a neat, orderly work area is maintained; assists in general shop housekeeping- ensuring successful execution of 6S initiatives.
Oversees age oven cycles to ensure acceptable quality metal is produced (Correct cycles and times).
Follows company rules and regulations regarding work and safety practices.
Performs other duties as assigned