Production Foreman

Tuff Shed•San Jose, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Tuff Shed is recruiting for a Production Foreman to contribute to the success of our Factory store. This role offers the opportunity to make a real impact to the Company! The Production Foreman coordinates and schedules all fabrication assignments, ensures work is properly assigned and completed with Tuff Shed's quality, productivity, and safety specifications. They partner with the direct supervisor and Shop Specialist to review production schedules, product deficiencies, labor performance, and any other needs. This role also ensures that only company-certified employees operate forklifts and other tools/equipment, ensures proper PPE policies are met, implements Tuff Shed's "housekeeping" standards and compliance, and ensures tools/equipment are maintained in safe and good working condition. The Production Foreman leads a daily production team meeting.

Requirements

Work experience as a tradesperson or supervisor
Working safely and keeping others safe in an industrial type 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
An 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
Extremely high standards related to quality in workmanship
Ability to communicate clear expectations
Effective and experienced in training others to meet desired outcomes
Ability to use arithmetic and mathematical tools as they apply to Tuff Shed business
Ability to read, write and understand instructions given orally, in writing and/or diagram form
Ability to effectively communicate with co-workers, managers, business partners, suppliers, customers, and the public

Responsibilities

Coordinates and schedules all fabrication assignments
Ensures work is properly assigned and completed with Tuff Shed's quality, productivity, and safety specifications
Partners with direct supervisor and Shop Specialist to review production schedules, product deficiencies, labor performance any any other needs
Ensures that only company-certified employees operate forklifts and other tools/equipment
Ensure proper PPE policies are met
Implements Tuff Shed's "housekeeping" standards and that compliance is being met
Ensure tools/equipment are maintained in safe and good working condition
Leads a daily production team meeting
Ensures that PACK certified employees inspect every building
Make sure products are stacked and ready for loading and/or assembly
Partners with Shop Specialist to ensure products are designed/built to Tuff Shed specifications
Coordinates sub-contractor loading
Determines root cause of all deficiencies
Partners with management to understand labor targets
Assign/reassign workers as needed
Communicates results to Prefab team
Identifies and communicates staffing needs and individual performance to management team
Oversees the handling/storage of materials
Accounts for unused materials: restock and minimize waste
Closely monitors inventory levels of all stock items
Receiving: ensure material deliveries are accounted for, stored, documented
Participates in monthly Cycle Count process
Monitors and inspects raw and finished goods
Ensures all Prefab team members are trained and certified for their assigned work
Provides work direction for all Prefab team members
Inspects the work of Prefab team members and addresses any deficiencies for improvement
Assists employees in resolving work-related problems
Effectively creates and leads a positive culture that promotes good morale
Participates in the selection process for Prefab team new hires
Participates in disciplinary action as needed