Shop Foreman

Job Description

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.