Production Foreman
(#7673) - Central U.S.
Industry: Precast & Prestressed Concrete
United Employment Group is seeking a Production Foreman in Central U.S.
Description:
Production:
- Lead production crew of up to 8 individuals
- Accurately set up, verify, and pour structural and architectural precast concrete products
- Assist Production Supervisor in identification of variance or disruption to daily plan
- Support rigorous training and cross-training of employees
- Provide consistent guidance, including start-of-day meetings, to set crew expectations and relay pertinent information
- Communicate with crew and Right-Hand man effectively and respectfully
- Produce & promote quality at the source following strict architectural precast quality standards
- Maintain tools and machinery in your area and notify maintenance when necessary
- Maintain formwork and work area in clean and safe condition at all times
Areas of Accountability:
- Provide strong leadership to production team
- Assist in the transformation of the shop floor culture to one of Continuous Improvement and accountability
- Be instrumental in development and maintenance of architectural precast quality standards and production techniques
- Demonstrate reliability through exceptional attendance
- Promote the company Safety Program and ensure that plant personnel adhere to the existing Safety Procedures
- Supervise crew in a manner that focuses on increasing productivity and lowering material cost while maintaining expected levels of quality
- Demonstrate ambition to develop personal skills for further advancement
Safety:
- Identify, understand, and report safety hazards and unsafe actions immediately
- Proactively participate in safety program and training
- Understand & abide by company policies relative to written Safety Program
Quality:
- Focused on developing and implementing strict quality standards required of architectural precast concrete
- Strive for zero quality non-conformances
- If quality error occurs, assist in determining the root cause and ensure that root cause is eliminated to prevent recurrence
Management Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with Management, Production, Quality Control, and other support departments
- Leads a crew of 2-8
- Monitors crewmembers’ performance and attendance and report to supervisor
Qualifications:
Knowledge and Skills:
- Proven leadership skills
- Experieince with architectrual precast concrete required, strongly prefer long-line prestressed experience
- Strong attention to detail
Education:
- Minimum High School Diploma or GED
Experience:
- Minimum 7 years’ experience in precast production facility with at least 5 years in leadership role. Candidate must have background in architectural precast concrete.
Physical Requirements/Work Environment:
- Regularly required stand, push, pull, and kneel for extended periods
- Regularly required to lift up to 75 lbs.
- Ability to work long hours
- Exposure to construction environment, including dust and noise
- Exposure to seasonal outdoor elements including extreme heat and cold