Structural Steel Parts & Plates Foreman

About the role

Responsibilities

• Lead, direct, and support shop employees throughout the shift.
• Enforce company policies, safety requirements, and established work practices.
• Oversee daily fabrication activities, including personnel, equipment, tools, and materials.
• Maintain and update production and fabrication schedules.
• Coordinate deliveries and help keep projects on schedule.
• Develop and maintain standard fabrication procedures.
• Monitor quality control to ensure products meet required standards and delivery deadlines.
• Identify ways to improve productivity, employee effectiveness, and fabrication quality.
• Coordinate with other departments and facilities regarding project schedules, product status, quality, and delivery.
• Maintain equipment and facility needs as required.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with vendors and suppliers.
• Monitor shop workload and communicate staffing or production needs to management.
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels in coordination with the first-shift foreman, operations management, and purchasing.
• Determine staffing and work hours needed to meet production and delivery schedules.
• Make operational decisions that support company goals and customer commitments.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in structural steel fabrication.
• Previous foreman, supervisor, or leadership experience required.
• Strong knowledge of structural steel fabrication operations and industry practices.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong verbal and written English communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to manage employees, production priorities, schedules, and deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Willingness to work 2nd shift, overtime, and Saturdays as needed.