Warehouse Foreman - Austin Industrial (St. Gabriel, LA)

Austin Bridge & Road•St. Gabriel, LA

16h

About The Position

The purpose of this job is to provide supervision and coordination of workers (both skilled and unskilled) engaged in various types of construction projects, such as maintaining production and distribution of product by pulling orders from inventory; delivering production materials and supplies; staging finished product for shipping; moving and organizing inventory as needed; operating machinery to move items. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. Austin is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. Austin is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.
Education – no minimum education requirements.
Experience – 4+ years of Industrial and Supervisory experience preferred.
Certification/License - A Valid TWIC Card and Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

Manage a small amount of onsite equipment fleet
Recruit hourly trade personnel
Execute “Look Ahead” schedules
Manage craftsmen, equipment, and material resources
Logistics planning
Execute project Work Plans
Work crews productively and efficiently; meet daily cost objectives
Training
Purchasing of unincorporated materials, tools, supplies
Safe workplace
Quality of work
Review contract documents, submittals, shop drawings, and schematics to determine the nature and scope of the work, the materials to be utilized, and manpower requirements (by craft) for each construction phase
Execute Work Plans for major components of work and monitor adherence to Work Plans
Execute established procedures for the ordering self-perform materials, supplies, and small tools from approved suppliers. Ensure timely requisition is made for needed materials and equipment.
Monitor daily labor costs and production rates for accuracy and conformance with established budgets. Take corrective action to improve productivity when labor costs exceed expected norms.
Encourage craftsmen to develop innovative methods for increasing efficiency, productivity, and profitability in their particular operation and to provide feedback and coaching on how the work is proceeding
Execute hourly time card reporting
Maintain all equipment assigned to crew and conduct preventive maintenance training for operator(s). Also responsible for various hand tools and the proper storage of all equipment at the end of each day.
Provide a detailed construction plan for each day and general plan for one week. Manage work to stay within schedule.
Manage scheduling of all QA/QC inspections of work necessary to obtain owner acceptance of the work.
Inspect work in progress and ensure that it is performed within the tolerances established. Take corrective action when tolerances and/or overall performance standard are not being maintained.
Ability to manage crew into an effectively coordinated working unit, promoting a motivating atmosphere
Foster and promote the training and development of subordinates through various on-the-job training opportunities, company-sponsored training programs
Recommend personnel actions, such as promotions, discharges, disciplinary measures, initiate and suggest plans to motivate workers to achieve goals
Supervise the work of subcontractors to ensure compliance with plan, specifications, and schedules.
Conduct Tool Box and JHA Safety Meetings with employee-owners to instruct them on topics for accident prevention
Enforce all safety regulations and company policies, and is constantly alert to all safety conditions.
Investigate alternative work methods and materials to improve efficiency and work quality; works to resolve issues
Ensure compliance with plans and specifications
Perform a variety of tasks associated with project completion, including closeout punch lists, demobilization, etc.
Maintain a detailed and accurate daily report of all activity associated with field construction activities
Ensure that equipment is being used for its intended purpose in the correct manner
Interpret company policies to workers and disseminates Equal Employment Opportunity Policy by covering these topics in conjunction with Safety Meetings
Conduct on-the-job training for qualified personnel and records and reports hours on Foreman’s Daily Control
Fill out Foreman's Daily Control correctly with employee-owners’ hours, job number, cost codes, quantities, etc.
Other duties as assigned.