Shop Foreman

Job Description

As of 10.8.2020

Job Summary: The position of Shop Foreman is to manage workers in the shop and to provide administrative support to the Branch/Plant Manager to ensure the quality of product built and delivered is per the agreed-upon customer requirements.

Essential Functions:

Interviews and hires job candidates.

Trains new employees and manages their training

Creates and posts work schedules and updates workers about schedule changes and deadlines

Explains to workers how to complete tasks

Perform worker performance evaluations

Perform disciplinary actions

Deals directly with clients and assists sales

Creates drawings, blueprints or prototypes based on conversations with clients and project managers.

When issues arise, helps to resolve them quickly to get production moving to meet deadlines

Maintains all the shop’s equipment, such as non-electric, electric and air powers tools, torches, grinders and presses; or oversees the maintenance of the equipment by workers

Safety Coordinator for the Shop

Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state and local legislation and codes governing environmental health and safety.

Participate in and lead regulatory agency audits and fire marshal inspections

Monitor all current information on regulations and requirements related to hazardous materials and agents; disseminate as appropriate

Obtain all required OSHA certification

Lead and coordinate monthly self-inspection programs and safety observations

Work with and attend captive group meetings

Conduct training and certify forklift operators

Conduct Safety orientations for all new employees

Attend all safety meetings

Promote the near miss program and hazard awareness/Tool Talks

Respond and provide assistance to all emergency situations

Conduct accident investigation, data analysis and prevention programs and procedures.

Maintain awareness of safety risks and bring to the manager’s attention.

Distribution of incoming information from Corp/Javier/HR as needed.

Perform Allen Essentials Observations Monthly

Make sure all safety documents are stored in correct space on the server

Quality

Work with quality control coordinator to be sure issues are identified and corrected.

Problem solving

Ensure pictures, documentation and UL completed.

Provide pictures to PM and others as need arises.

Weekly functions

Review and verify finished goods

Review and verify stock inventory levels

Follow the rules and regulations related to the safety of all employees working for the Company

Adherence to all mandated safety procedures including: driving policy, production area safety requirements and fire safety

Safety requires all employees to review materials provided by the Company related to any updates on safety procedures

Informs management of any safety related issues

Ensures safety of self and others through proper use and care of equipment/work area

Handles and operates all equipment in a careful and safe manner

Maintains tools and equipment in good working order and stores them properly

Keeps all work areas neat and clear of potential hazards

Other duties as assigned.

Special projects as assigned by management

Competencies:

Ability to prioritize tasks and handle numerous issues simultaneously

Organized, detail and results oriented

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to exercise sound judgment and make good decisions based on the best interests of the company

Strong sense of urgency to complete tasks in a timely manner

Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision

Mechanical capabilities

Basic mathematical skills to include but not limited to adding, subtracting, multiplication, division, and percentages

Ability to read a tape measure

Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment

Ability to read blue prints and interpret sign/shop drawings and specifications

Thoroughness/detailed

Time management

Apply personal safety measures including utilizing the correct PPE

Ability to take measurement of a job (ex: using a tape measure, steel rule, tri square)

Knowledge of carpentry skills

Knowledge of packing/crating procedures

Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment can be loud. The use of hearing protection and safety eyewear is required. The use of additional specific safety equipment may be required.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to perform the following activities:

Standing.

Walking. Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.

Fingering. Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers.

Grasping. Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.

Talking. Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.

Hearing. Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discriminations in sound.

Light work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 5 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

Visual Acuity. To perform close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; and visual inspection.

Reaching: Extending hands and arms in all direction

Forward bending, squatting, overhead reaching, kneeling/crawling, and climbing

Continuous standing

Lifting: Up to 70 lbs and team lifting up to 100 lbs

Carry and use 5 lb to 10 lb power tools or paint containers very frequently

Pushing and pulling

Moderate level of hand to eye coordination and dexterity including picking, pinching, holding, grasping and repetitive flexion/rotation

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: This is a full-time, 40 hour a week position with overtime as required. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Travel: No travel required.

Educational Requirements:

Highschool diploma or GED.

Preferred Educational Requirements:

Technical school training or certification

Knowledge Requirements:

Operating shear and brake

Forklift certificate

Operate electric and pneumatic tools

General construction methods

Hand tools

Overhead crane certification

OSHA general industry standards

General Disclaimer: The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. Other duties may be assigned as needed by the Company. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Allen Industries is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital, disability or veteran status.