Shop Foreman

Job Title: Shop Foreman

Location: Louisa, VA

Job Type: Direct Hire

Pay Rate: Up to $65,000 (Negotiable for the right candidate)

Shift: 1st Shift

Benefits: Insurance Offered (Medical, Dental, Vision, etc.)

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Shop Foreman to supervise and manage all aspects of production at our facility. The ideal candidate will ensure the timely delivery of high-quality products, develop a competent workforce, maintain safety and cleanliness standards, and oversee preventive maintenance programs. This position requires a hands-on leader capable of coordinating cross-functional teams and maintaining a productive and efficient work environment.

• Supervise all stages of production from job release to shipment, ensuring all necessary job analysis and information is available.
• Review jobs upon release to identify problems, missing information, or issues that may affect production. Communicate any potential delays or issues to management before production begins.
• Coordinate with management, sales, engineering, purchasing, and the production floor to schedule jobs for timely completion, ensuring quality and customer satisfaction.
• Manage workforce scheduling, including field crews, to ensure projects are completed on time. Be proactive in understanding staffing needs and planning accordingly.
• Oversee and develop a skilled workforce, including mechanics, laborers, and truck drivers, working with lead personnel to improve performance, work ethic, and quality.
• Establish and implement a quality program to reduce errors, mistakes, and overruns, ensuring a higher quality product for our customers.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly facility, both inside and out, working with the safety committee to ensure compliance with all regulations.
• Initiate and manage a preventive maintenance program for equipment and vehicles, ensuring the reduction of downtime.
• Prepare an annual budget for equipment, tooling, upgrades, and other necessary production-related expenses.
• Oversee the storage and organization of raw materials and commercial inventory, ensuring everything is easily accessible, properly labeled, and stored.
• Ensure that proper M2M data (hours, quantities, completed/scrapped items, etc.) is collected and reported to management.
• Enforce company policies and ensure adherence, including administering verbal and written warnings and taking disciplinary actions as needed.

• Proven experience in a supervisory or foreman role, preferably in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to effectively manage a team.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and best practices in a production environment.
• Experience with scheduling, production planning, and quality control programs.
• Ability to work with various teams and departments to ensure smooth production processes.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.

• Ability to stand for long periods and move around the production floor.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform manual tasks when necessary.
• Comfortable working in a shop environment with equipment and machinery.