Shop Foreman - Fitting and Welding

Kinsley Steel•York, PA

About The Position

The Shop Foreman for Fitting and Welding directs and coordinates daily performance, fabrication, and production activities during the second shift. The role provides hands-on leadership to shop personnel and ensures work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with quality standards and production schedules. The Foreman serves as the primary point of contact for shift operations and collaborates with other fabrication facilities, project management, logistics, purchasing, and other departments to support on-time delivery and company objectives.

Requirements

Managerial or supervisory experience.
Excellent spoken and written English.
Detailed knowledge of the industry.
Strong customer-service and interpersonal skills.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to work the second-shift schedule, overtime, and Saturdays as needed.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and guidance for shop employees.
Adhere to and enforce company policies.
Manage shop personnel, equipment, tools, materials, and other fabrication operations.
Update and maintain production and fabrication schedules.
Coordinate and schedule deliveries.
Establish and publish standard fabrication procedures.
Maintain high quality standards and quality-control procedures to ensure customers receive quality products on time.
Evaluate production procedures to improve employee effectiveness, production efficiency, and quality.
Communicate with other departments to help ensure project schedules are met.
Maintain equipment and buildings as applicable and necessary.
Coordinate with other departments and facilities regarding product status, quality, and delivery.
Establish and maintain working relationships with vendors and suppliers.
Make decisions that protect the best interests of the company.
Maintain a balanced shop workload and provide feedback to the Regional Fabrication Operations Manager as needed.
Maintain inventory levels as needed and in coordination with the First Shift Foreman, Regional Fabrication Operations Manager, and Purchasing.
Determine work hours as needed to maintain delivery schedules.