What are the responsibilities and job description for the Siding Foreman position at Heinrichs Roofing & Siding?
Benefits of Working at Heinrichs
A family-oriented environment
Regular team cookouts and celebrations
Competitive Wages
Your safety is our top priority
Location: Belmont, WI
Direct Supervisor: President
Direct Reports: Siding Installers
Employment Status: Nonexempt (hourly)
Position Purpose & Objectives: The siding foreman is responsible for leading a siding crew to perform work safely and productively per specifications and to the standards of the company and customer, as well as:
Provide leadership to a crew—fostering safety, teamwork and discipline—resulting in efficient and professional roofing installation
Effectively manage labor, materials, equipment and administrative work
Specific Duties, Functions & Responsibilities of the Job:
Lead a crew to install siding efficiently and safely
Provide regular coaching, training, evaluation and feedback
Influence crew to work safely and be disciplined and efficient
Examine projects to plan jobs, and strategically assign and allocate work to crew members, taking their desires, skills and temperaments into consideration
Communicate and manage job-specific safety plans prior to the start of every job, conducting job-site audits and making alterations as conditions change
Be an active participant or leader of weekly safety meetings
Perform installation duties as necessary
Meet production and quality goals
Plan daily work goals to complete jobs on time, striking an appropriate balance between speed and quality
Manage workflow of crew and subcontractors
Ensure quality and installation according to specifications and plans
Keep projects on budget
Solve field application problems with a minimum amount of supervision, notifying supervisor when problems arise
Deliver excellent customer service
Know when customers have communicated specific concerns or requests and make every effort to honor their instructions
Manage job sites, equipment and materials
Maintain a jobsite that complies with all safety guidelines
Enforce safety regulations with everyone on a job site, including visitors and customers
Inspect safety equipment and PPE before use each day
Ensure roofs are safe and watertight at the end of each day, materials and equipment are stored safely and a fire watch is in place if necessary
Exhibit exemplary responsiveness and personal leadership with all field and office personnel
Communicate regularly with supervisor regarding work, personnel, equipment, job or vehicle issues
Supervise crew time sheets
Record work performed daily
Requisition materials and keep accurate materials and equipment reports
Participate in operations and customer meetings as necessary
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Work skills – Foremen must exhibit basic communication and siding skills necessary to manage the complex task of siding installation.
Language skills – able to read, interpret and write written instructions, work-related documents and OSHA regulations in a professional manner.
Communication – the ability to communicate effectively as required
Math – the ability to perform math calculations relevant to roofing work, such as basic algebra, geometry, rates, ratios, proportions and percentages.
Technology – the ability to use computers, phones and other relevant technology tools
Siding installation – the ability to execute and teach others to execute siding installation skills
Safety and security – the ability to identify and correct unsafe conditions according to company and OSHA standards, using equipment and materials appropriately
Quality – attention to detail and quality assurance of project and crew members
Productivity – demonstrates the ability to meet and exceed standards, works quickly and accurately
Cost consciousness – understands budgeting and implications to jobs, develops and implements cost-saving measures, displays orientation to profitability, works within approved budget.
Customer service – desire to help customers even in difficult situations, managing difficult customer situations. Solicits customer feedback to improve service.
Problem solving – ability to understand complex problems and make decisions that will benefit everyone as much as possible. Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.
Leadership – motivates others to perform, exhibiting confidence in self and others. Must be available to the needs of crew, staff and customers. Provides regular performance feedback to develop subordinates’ skills and encourage growth.
Management – ability to juggle schedules, details and outcomes by appropriately delegating and monitoring work assignments and making timely decisions. Must prioritize and plan work activities.
Teamwork– desire to work with others to accomplish goals by balancing team and individual responsibilities. Ability to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives. Shares expertise with others. Works well in group problem solving situations
Cleanliness – Ensure customer property is protected and left in the same condition as when the job started.
Qualifications:
Ability to work 8- to 12-hour shifts, weekdays and weekends (as needed)
Self-motivated, reliable and dependable
Quality and customer-service focused
Must have reliable transportation
Ability to work as part of a team and give direction to team members on the jobsite
Safety training: OSHA 10-hour card
Valid driver’s license with insurable record
Ability to use/learn business technology
Preferred
High School Diploma or GED
CDL
Safety training: OSHA 10-hour or 30-hour card
Suggested Tools:
Tool belt with nail pouch
Chalk line
Utility knife with straight and hook blades
16-foot (or longer) tape measure
Tin snips
Safety glasses
Appropriate footwear
Physical Requirements:
These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions.
Frequent bending, kneeling, twisting/turning, crouching, crawling
Walking on a level surface, an uneven surface and sloped surface
Ability to climb, work on and carry a ladder
Comfortable working in high places
Vision requirements: must be able to see close, distant, peripheral, depth
Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time
General knowledge of and ability to use power tools and hand tools
Ability to lift and carry a minimum of 80 pounds
Tolerant of noise and dust
Willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions
A family-oriented environment
Regular team cookouts and celebrations
Competitive Wages
Your safety is our top priority
Location: Belmont, WI
Direct Supervisor: President
Direct Reports: Siding Installers
Employment Status: Nonexempt (hourly)
Position Purpose & Objectives: The siding foreman is responsible for leading a siding crew to perform work safely and productively per specifications and to the standards of the company and customer, as well as:
Provide leadership to a crew—fostering safety, teamwork and discipline—resulting in efficient and professional roofing installation
Effectively manage labor, materials, equipment and administrative work
Specific Duties, Functions & Responsibilities of the Job:
Lead a crew to install siding efficiently and safely
Provide regular coaching, training, evaluation and feedback
Influence crew to work safely and be disciplined and efficient
Examine projects to plan jobs, and strategically assign and allocate work to crew members, taking their desires, skills and temperaments into consideration
Communicate and manage job-specific safety plans prior to the start of every job, conducting job-site audits and making alterations as conditions change
Be an active participant or leader of weekly safety meetings
Perform installation duties as necessary
Meet production and quality goals
Plan daily work goals to complete jobs on time, striking an appropriate balance between speed and quality
Manage workflow of crew and subcontractors
Ensure quality and installation according to specifications and plans
Keep projects on budget
Solve field application problems with a minimum amount of supervision, notifying supervisor when problems arise
Deliver excellent customer service
Know when customers have communicated specific concerns or requests and make every effort to honor their instructions
Manage job sites, equipment and materials
Maintain a jobsite that complies with all safety guidelines
Enforce safety regulations with everyone on a job site, including visitors and customers
Inspect safety equipment and PPE before use each day
Ensure roofs are safe and watertight at the end of each day, materials and equipment are stored safely and a fire watch is in place if necessary
Exhibit exemplary responsiveness and personal leadership with all field and office personnel
Communicate regularly with supervisor regarding work, personnel, equipment, job or vehicle issues
Supervise crew time sheets
Record work performed daily
Requisition materials and keep accurate materials and equipment reports
Participate in operations and customer meetings as necessary
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Work skills – Foremen must exhibit basic communication and siding skills necessary to manage the complex task of siding installation.
Language skills – able to read, interpret and write written instructions, work-related documents and OSHA regulations in a professional manner.
Communication – the ability to communicate effectively as required
Math – the ability to perform math calculations relevant to roofing work, such as basic algebra, geometry, rates, ratios, proportions and percentages.
Technology – the ability to use computers, phones and other relevant technology tools
Siding installation – the ability to execute and teach others to execute siding installation skills
Safety and security – the ability to identify and correct unsafe conditions according to company and OSHA standards, using equipment and materials appropriately
Quality – attention to detail and quality assurance of project and crew members
Productivity – demonstrates the ability to meet and exceed standards, works quickly and accurately
Cost consciousness – understands budgeting and implications to jobs, develops and implements cost-saving measures, displays orientation to profitability, works within approved budget.
Customer service – desire to help customers even in difficult situations, managing difficult customer situations. Solicits customer feedback to improve service.
Problem solving – ability to understand complex problems and make decisions that will benefit everyone as much as possible. Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.
Leadership – motivates others to perform, exhibiting confidence in self and others. Must be available to the needs of crew, staff and customers. Provides regular performance feedback to develop subordinates’ skills and encourage growth.
Management – ability to juggle schedules, details and outcomes by appropriately delegating and monitoring work assignments and making timely decisions. Must prioritize and plan work activities.
Teamwork– desire to work with others to accomplish goals by balancing team and individual responsibilities. Ability to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives. Shares expertise with others. Works well in group problem solving situations
Cleanliness – Ensure customer property is protected and left in the same condition as when the job started.
Qualifications:
Ability to work 8- to 12-hour shifts, weekdays and weekends (as needed)
Self-motivated, reliable and dependable
Quality and customer-service focused
Must have reliable transportation
Ability to work as part of a team and give direction to team members on the jobsite
Safety training: OSHA 10-hour card
Valid driver’s license with insurable record
Ability to use/learn business technology
Preferred
High School Diploma or GED
CDL
Safety training: OSHA 10-hour or 30-hour card
Suggested Tools:
Tool belt with nail pouch
Chalk line
Utility knife with straight and hook blades
16-foot (or longer) tape measure
Tin snips
Safety glasses
Appropriate footwear
Physical Requirements:
These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions.
Frequent bending, kneeling, twisting/turning, crouching, crawling
Walking on a level surface, an uneven surface and sloped surface
Ability to climb, work on and carry a ladder
Comfortable working in high places
Vision requirements: must be able to see close, distant, peripheral, depth
Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time
General knowledge of and ability to use power tools and hand tools
Ability to lift and carry a minimum of 80 pounds
Tolerant of noise and dust
Willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions