Production Foreman

Matthews International Corporation • Whittier, CA

59d • Onsite

About The Position

The Production Foreman analyzes specifications, lays out metal stock, sets up and operates machine tools, and fits and assembles parts to fabricate and repair metalworking dies, cutting tools, jigs and fixtures, gauges, and machinists' hand tools. This role is responsible for the manufacturing of company products, meeting assigned shipping dates, and supervising production personnel. The position involves communicating custom orders, monitoring and reporting scrap, verifying Bills of Materials and inventory accuracy, and developing time standards. The Foreman forecasts and schedules daily work, approves overtime, manages employee time cards and attendance, and prepares employee evaluations. They maintain a clean work area, conduct monthly production meetings, and plan/direct employee activities to achieve objectives, while also mentoring, coaching, training, and developing the team. Additional responsibilities include overseeing and enforcing quality control processes, establishing QC checkpoints, reviewing and approving final deliverables, and investigating/resolving quality issues. The role also manages shipping and receiving operations, coordinates logistics, ensures proper material handling and storage, and works with vendors and carriers to optimize shipping efficiency while maintaining compliance with safety and company policies.

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school
• 6+ years progressive production experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 3+ years in a leadership role
• Basic degree of proficiency in MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applications.
• Basic analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management (from conception to completion), & planning skills.
• Basic verbal and written communication skills (including analysis, interpretation, & reasoning).
• Basic understanding and application of mathematical concepts.
• Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues across the organization, as well as, internal and external clients.
• Ability to work well autonomously and within a team in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.
• Ability to work with and influence peers and management.
• Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting.
• Possess a mechanical aptitude; ability to use a large variety of hand tools and basic knowledge of power tools, forklifts, welding equipment, and cutting torch.
• Ability to work overtime as necessary.

Nice To Haves

• Occasional travel either locally, nationally, and/or internationally may be required.

Responsibilities

• Operates assigned equipment safely in accordance with company and OSHA safety programs and rules.
• Responsible for manufacturing of company products and meeting assigned shipping dates.
• Supervises production personnel.
• Communicates custom orders to other team members.
• Monitors and reports scrap in all manufacturing areas.
• Verifies accuracy and updates all Bills of Materials.
• Verifies accuracy of inventory located in production areas and manufacturing prints along with engineering.
• Develops and maintains time standards for all aspects of the manufacturing process.
• Forecasts and schedules daily work in order to meet shipping requirements; approves departmental overtime usage as needed.
• Approves employee time cards; manages employee attendance records.
• Prepares employee evaluations.
• Maintains a clean and orderly work area during and upon completion of tasks.
• Meets with shop personnel monthly via production meeting.
• Plans, directs, and coordinates activities of employee(s) to ensure goals or objectives are accomplished.
• Mentors, coaches, trains and develops team.
• Oversees and enforces quality control (QC) processes to ensure all production outputs meet internal standards and client specifications prior to final delivery.
• Establishes and maintains QC checkpoints throughout the production lifecycle to minimize errors and rework.
• Reviews and approves final deliverables, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance with brand and technical requirements.
• Investigates and resolves quality issues, implementing corrective and preventive actions to improve overall production performance.
• Manages shipping and receiving operations to ensure timely and accurate movement of materials, components, and finished goods.
• Coordinates inbound and outbound logistics, including tracking shipments, verifying documentation, and resolving discrepancies.
• Ensures proper handling, storage, and inventory tracking of all materials to support production schedules.
• Works closely with vendors, carriers, and internal teams to optimize shipping efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Maintains compliance with safety, regulatory, and company policies related to shipping, handling, and storage.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree