Production Foreman Mfg Direct - Truss

Builders FirstSource • Cowpens, SC

7d • 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.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED