Shop Foreman

METAL FORMING & COINING LLC • Maumee, OH

6h

About The Position

The Shop Foreman supervises Tool & Die Makers and Machinists, providing guidance, resolving issues, and training team members on processes, equipment, and best practices to improve shop efficiency. The role monitors employee performance and provides constructive feedback or coaching as needed.

The Shop Foreman reviews production schedules, plans job routings, estimates operation times, and uses ERP software to manage job details and shop workflows. The position also works alongside the team in daily operations, including operating equipment as needed, and manages emergency or rush orders. The role helps maintain safety, equipment readiness, and product quality while ensuring tools, fixtures, and materials are available for jobs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university, or at least 5 years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read customer prints and understand the manufacturability of components.
• Agree to the NETFORM Employee Handbook.
• Pass pre-employment screening, such as a drug test, physical, and background test.
• Previous high-volume manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise all Tool & Die Makers and Machinists, providing guidance and resolving issues.
• Train team members on processes, equipment, and best practices; monitor performance and provide feedback or coaching.
• Review the schedule to ensure production tasks meet deadlines.
• Create detailed job routing plans outlining the sequence of shop operations for use in the order quoting process.
• Estimate process times for each operation to support quoting new parts and accurate scheduling.
• Use ERP software to input job routing details, track progress, and manage shop workflows.
• Monitor employees to ensure they accurately log into jobs for tracking work progress and timing.
• Work alongside team members in daily operations, including operating equipment as needed to support production.
• Enforce safety protocols and best practices to maintain a safe working environment.
• Oversee routine maintenance and repairs for shop equipment to minimize downtime.
• Address and resolve quality issues promptly to ensure parts meet specifications.
• Ensure the necessary tools, fixtures, and materials are ready for each job.
• Run or manage emergency and rush orders.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager