Description

Fit Foreman

Department: Production

Location: Butler Weldments Cameron, TX

FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Description Summary:

The Fit Foreman oversees the Fitting Department and individuals working within it to ensure maximum operational success. The Foreman serves as a primary resource for the department and communicates regularly with Team Leads and share information upstream with other member of production management. The Foreman must have excellent working knowledge of manufacturing processes, manufacturing engineering principles and ASME/AWS welding procedures.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Promote and adhere to the Core Values and Behavior Code.
• Possess a functional knowledge of overall company operations and assigned department(s) role within that operation.
• Assist production management by overseeing team members, scheduling and monitoring work assignments, and setting priorities.
• Provide guidance, coaching and leadership to Team Leads and Staff.
• Direct effective utilization of staff and equipment to maximize output while maintaining costs, including recommending staffing needs.
• Conduct efficient team meetings and work with other departments to facilitate materials and work order flow.
• Understand and ensure tolerances and allowance of materials, parts and products for department.
• Responsible and accountable for the quality of product or department work and on-time delivery to meet schedules as needed.
• Support production management with employee activities including, but not limited to, evaluations, discipline, and PTO.
• Manage the flow of materials to, from and within the department.
• Ensure company procedures are followed to open / close buildings and start / shut down equipment each day.
• Perform equipment and tooling checks as required, ensuring preventative maintenance measures are taken.
• Support the Human Resource department in the interview process and pre-employment testing of position openings.
• Maintain a favorable employee relations climate through positive qualified supervision, regular communication and proper interpretation and application of the company policies.
• Demonstrate positive leadership through effective communication to all levels of management and team members.
• Ability to operate material handling equipment.
• Responsible for achieving good speed of execution while maintaining quality workmanship in a wide range of production activities.
• Maintain work area, equipment and supplies in a neat and orderly condition. Conduct regular safety inspections of area.
• Required to wear appropriate PPE as required by job duties.
• Promote company goals with a focus on Safety, Quality, and Production.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

Education/Experience:

• Bachelors' Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. 5-10+ years' experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated manufacturing management experience with progressively increasing responsibility.
• Blueprint reading and comprehension experience.
• Six Sigma Continuous Improvement experience a plus.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Exceptional interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• People development skills including training, coaching, mentoring and team development
• Understanding of manufacturing processes
• Knowledge of quality systems and lean manufacturing standards and practices
• Knowledge of health and safety standards and compliance
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• Strong problem solving and ability to coordinate, organize and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Adaptability and flexibility to shift priorities based on the organizations' needs.
• Self-motivated and able to exercise independent judgment and make sound decisions, take ownership/accountability and operate with minimal supervision.
• Integrity, professionalism, discretion and ability to maintain confidentiality are essential.

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

This full-time position operates in both a professional office and production environment. Use of computer, telephone and other office equipment throughout the day as needed to conduct business. Physical effort consists of frequent handling of light to average weight materials. The employee must be able to lift and move items up to 30 pounds. Work performed requires constant alertness and activity, concentrated mental and visual attention required.

Safety Equipment and Attire:

• Steel toed shoes (required)
• Safety glasses (required)
• Long sleeved shirt (must be tucked into pants, required)
• Long pants, no cuffs (required)
• Ear plugs (required)
• Work gloves (required)

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