Steel Fabrication Shop Foreman

Qualdoc•York, PA

1d•$42•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Shop Foreman to lead second-shift fabrication operations. This hands-on leadership position oversees employees, equipment, materials, production schedules, quality, and deliveries while helping the shop operate safely and efficiently.

Requirements

Previous managerial or supervisory experience required.
Strong knowledge of the structural steel fabrication industry.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Excellent spoken and written English.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
Ability to organize people, materials, schedules, and competing priorities in a fast-paced shop.
Strong understanding of production, quality, and safety requirements.
Ability to communicate effectively with employees, management, vendors, and other departments.
Must be available for 2nd shift, overtime, and Saturdays as needed.

Responsibilities

Lead and support shop personnel throughout the second shift.
Direct daily fabrication and production activities.
Manage personnel, equipment, tools, and materials needed for shop operations.
Maintain and update production and fabrication schedules.
Coordinate deliveries and communicate product status, quality, and delivery information with other departments and facilities.
Work with project management, logistics, purchasing, and other teams to support project schedules and on-time delivery.
Establish and maintain standard fabrication procedures.
Monitor finished work and maintain quality-control standards.
Review shop processes and recommend ways to improve productivity, efficiency, and quality.
Monitor equipment and building needs and coordinate maintenance when necessary.
Maintain appropriate inventory levels in coordination with the First Shift Foreman, operations management, and purchasing.
Balance shop workload and communicate staffing or production concerns to management.
Determine work hours and overtime needs based on delivery schedules.
Build and maintain effective relationships with vendors and suppliers.
Enforce workplace policies, safety requirements, and quality standards.
Provide fair, consistent leadership and participate in corrective or disciplinary actions when needed.