Production Foreman

Tuff Shed•Orlando, FL

19d

About The Position

Tuff Shed is recruiting a Production Foreman to support the success of its Factory store. The role coordinates and schedules fabrication assignments, ensuring work is assigned and completed in accordance with the company’s quality, productivity, and safety specifications. The Production Foreman partners with the direct supervisor and Shop Specialist to review schedules, product deficiencies, labor performance, and other needs. The role also ensures that only certified employees operate forklifts and other equipment, PPE policies are followed, housekeeping standards are met, and tools and equipment are maintained safely. The Production Foreman leads daily production team meetings. The role oversees PACK accuracy and labor, including ensuring PACK-certified employees inspect every building, products are stacked and ready for loading or assembly, and products meet Tuff Shed specifications. Responsibilities also include coordinating subcontractor loading, determining the root causes of deficiencies, working with management to understand labor targets, assigning or reassigning workers, communicating results to the Prefab team, and identifying staffing needs and individual performance for management. The Production Foreman oversees material handling and storage, accounts for unused materials and seeks to minimize waste, monitors stock levels, and ensures deliveries are accounted for, stored, and documented. The role also participates in monthly cycle counts and monitors and inspects raw and finished goods. In a supervisory capacity, the Production Foreman trains and certifies Prefab team members for their assigned work, provides work direction, inspects work and addresses deficiencies, helps employees resolve work-related problems, and promotes positive team morale. The role participates in hiring selection and disciplinary action as needed.

Requirements

Work experience as a tradesperson or supervisor.
Ability to work safely and keep others safe in an industrial setting.
Knowledge of construction practices and terminology.
Ability to use standard construction hand tools and power tools safely and effectively.
Ability to read, or learn to read, cut sheets, product drawings, engineered plans, and truss plans.
Understanding of work optimization concepts and techniques.
Ability to maintain a calm, composed, and strategic mindset under pressure.
Ability to produce and implement effective solutions to problems as they arise.
Strong attention to detail and extremely high standards related to quality in workmanship.
Ability to communicate clear expectations and experience training others to meet desired outcomes.
Ability to use arithmetic and mathematical tools as they apply to Tuff Shed’s business.
Ability to read, write, and understand instructions given orally, in writing, and/or in diagram form.
Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, managers, business partners, suppliers, customers, and the public.
High school diploma, GED, or requisite experience preferred.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma, GED, or requisite experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and schedule fabrication assignments.
Ensure work is assigned and completed to Tuff Shed’s quality, productivity, and safety specifications.
Partner with the direct supervisor and Shop Specialist to review production schedules, product deficiencies, labor performance, and other needs.
Ensure only company-certified employees operate forklifts and other tools and equipment.
Ensure PPE policies and housekeeping standards are followed.
Ensure tools and equipment are maintained in safe, good working condition.
Lead daily production team meetings.
Ensure PACK-certified employees inspect every building.
Ensure products are stacked and ready for loading and/or assembly.
Partner with the Shop Specialist to ensure products are designed and built to Tuff Shed specifications.
Coordinate subcontractor loading.
Determine the root cause of deficiencies.
Work with management to understand labor targets and assign or reassign workers as needed.
Communicate results to the Prefab team and identify staffing needs and individual performance for management.
Oversee handling and storage of materials, account for unused materials, restock, and minimize waste.
Monitor stock inventory levels and ensure material deliveries are accounted for, stored, and documented.
Participate in monthly cycle counts and monitor and inspect raw and finished goods.
Ensure Prefab team members are trained and certified for their assigned work.
Provide work direction, inspect team members’ work, and address deficiencies for improvement.
Assist employees in resolving work-related problems and promote a positive culture and good morale.
Participate in selection of Prefab team new hires and disciplinary action as needed.