Foreman

 
The Foreman / Team Leader will oversee and manage production shift employees and ensure compliance with safety, quality, and quantity standards.
 
 Supervisory Responsibilities:

 
·       Trains and manages production employees on the assigned shift/department.
 
·       Oversee the daily workflow and assignments of the production shift.
 
·       Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations.
 
·       Ensure smooth and efficient management of the production process.
 
Duties/Responsibilities:

·       Oversees production operations on assigned shift.

·       Prepares work schedules to ensure efficient operations.

·       Maintains knowledge of processes and equipment.

·       Ensures that products are identified, weighed, and warehoused correctly.

·       Troubleshoots issues that arise.

·       Notifies the maintenance department of equipment problems.

·       Ensures that the employees comply with applicable safety regulations, policies and procedures.

·       Ensures paperwork is completed and signed correctly.

·       Reads blueprints, schematics, or similar documentation.

·       Ready to actively support and engage in the production process to ensure seamless operations with a hands-on approach, as needed.

·       Understands and follows Job Safety Analysis for this position.

·       Wears eye protection and any other designated PPE.

·       Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

·       Thorough understanding of or the ability to quickly learn production operations and machinery.
 
·       Excellent supervisory and leadership skills.
 
·       Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
 
·       Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
 
·       Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
 
·       Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
 
·       Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
 
·       Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software to complete reports and logs and respond to emails.
 
·       Ability to read and understand blueprints and schematics.
 
·       Basic ability in mathematics, reading, and writing. 

·       Must be able to read a tape measure
 
Education and Experience:
 
·       High school diploma or equivalent required.
 
·       Minimum of 3 years of experience in team leadership and/or direct supervision of a manufacturing group, preferred.