Production Foreman Mfg Direct - Truss

Builders FirstSource•Cowpens, SC

17h•Onsite

About The Position

Oversees and supervises all component or millwork production activities at a specific location for assigned shift; including planning, coordinating and assigning work in order to meet or exceed output and productivity goals. Builders FirstSource is America’s largest supplier of building materials, value-added components and building services to the professional market. The #1 name in our industry, we help make the dream of home ownership more achievable every day. At BFS, you’ll be equipped with all the tools, training, and resources you need, and you’ll be empowered to try new things, gain new experiences, and build a career with unlimited horizons.

Requirements

High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) and five (5) years’ experience performing and coordinating component manufacturing activities, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge of company products, production processes and product standards
Skilled in use of all tools and equipment used for component manufacture at location
Ability to execute plans/projects through others
Good verbal and written communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and an enterprise resource planning (ERP) program

Responsibilities

Oversees and supervises individuals and work teams in the performance of a variety of work activities such as work process set up, assembly, sheathing and stacking; evaluates efficiency of work processes and identifies and implements process improvements to optimize productivity.
Provides on-the-job skills and quality standards training to both new and seasoned employees in order to ensure that learning and self-development opportunities exist for production staff.
Meets with teams and lead workers to inform them of daily, weekly, monthly production goals; encourage questions and suggestions and provides feedback on accomplishments and upcoming challenges to keep employees involved and motivated in accomplishing goals.
May supervise other activities such as maintaining inventory levels, unloading, storage and movement of raw materials, placement and loading of finished products for shipping and delivery.
While primary role is supervisory in nature, may be required to perform duties of assigned employees.
Understands and observes all safety procedures and practices and oversees the activities of other employees in order to prevent injury to self or co-workers; attends periodic safety meetings as required; may recommend changes to improve safety procedures.
Other duties may be assigned.