Shop Foreman-Saginaw, Texas
US-TX-Saginaw US Pipe Fabrication
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Job Description
Job Summary: To plan and direct the work of hourly employees engaged in the fabrication, flange hanging painting and packaging of pipe products so that work of the required quality is safely produced at the lowest possible cost. This is a hands on job requiring machine operation and assisting employees when required.
Supervises hourly employees to assure that working procedures and safety rules are followed and production schedules are met. May be responsible for the effective functioning of the operations including, threading, hanging flanges, welding, packaging and testing of pipe products in compliance with quality and production standards.
Works with Continuous Improvement personnel and Processing Specialist to find, document and implement process improvements
Coordinates all work schedules, overtime, and priorities with Branch Manager
Performs other duties as needed to benefit the shop, facility or customers.
Visually inspects pipe work quality and remains in close contact with all personnel to monitor the quality of pipe products.
Assures that all equipment is properly set up and operating safely and effectively; notifies Manager immediately when problems occur and performs or contacts maintenance as required arrange for necessary equipment repairs.
Communicates production issues and delays and takes action to insure continuous, efficient operations
Enforces the Company's plant and safety rules and policies and issues fair and consistent discipline.
Assures that hourly employees are properly trained and qualified; identifies employees’ training and development needs and assists in the implementation of training to meet these needs.
Evaluates the effectiveness of manpower utilization, work procedures and cost control methods, and production rates and operating costs and makes recommendations for improvement to the Branch Manager.
Skills/Requirements
Skills, Knowledge, Abilities and Traits:
Preferred high school diploma or GED and a minimum of 3 years relevant heavy industrial experience.
Desired Skills:
- Plan and direct the work of hourly employees and to identify variances in operating conditions and take corrective action.
- Organizational Skills
- Attention to specifics including high quality output and meet service demands
- Ability to motivate subordinates
- Strong delegation and follow up skills
- Effective and strong communicator
- Ability to set and meet production goals
- Knowledge of safety requirements and supporting a strong safety culture
- Troubleshooter
- Willingness to be flexible and support organizational goals and visions.
