Plumbing Shop Foreman

Plumbing Shop Foreman

The Plumbing Shop Foreman is a hands-on leader responsible for overseeing daily shop operations and ensuring all prefabricated plumbing assemblies meet quality, safety, and schedule expectations. From interpreting drawings and coordinating workflows to mentoring team members and maintaining productivity, this role is essential in keeping projects moving efficiently from design to installation. In this position, you'll supervise fabrication activities, monitor performance, and collaborate closely with the Shop Superintendent, Project Managers, and field teams to align production with project needs. You'll help plan workloads, manage priorities, and uphold high standards for craftsmanship, accuracy, and compliance with code requirements. Plumbing Shop Foremen are valued for their technical expertise, leadership, and ability to foster a positive and productive work environment. Their guidance ensures that every system fabricated in the shop is built right, delivered on time, and ready for seamless field installation.

Position Summary : Supervises and coordinates activities of craft workers. Abides by company policies and enforces safety regulations. Shall maintain a quality workforce by promoting a respectful and positive working environment by developing relationships and putting people first.

Role Responsibilities :

• Supervise and coordinate activities of assigned craft workers.
• Interpret company policies for workers and enforce safety regulations.
• Assist in establishing and adjusting work sequences to meet construction schedule using knowledge of capacities of equipment and assigned personnel.
• Knowledge of code standards, specifications and metals.
• Maintain time records.
• Interpret specifications, blueprints and job orders as needed for area of supervision.
• Direct fabrication of assemblies in shop.
• Assist in adjusting work sequences to meet construction schedule.
• Study schedules and estimate worker-hour requirements
• Work within the perimeters of the projected budget
• Ensure quality craftsmanship on all system installations and code compliance
• Assist in developing 'Master Plan' approach for projects
• Assist with daily scheduling and weekly scope of work activities on assigned projects
• Conflict resolution
• Provide a safe work environment for you, RK crews, and all job site personnel. Assist Corporate Safety Managers as requested
• Maintain positive and professional relationships with all customers, external and internal- customer satisfaction
• Maintain workforce quality by promoting a respectful and positive working environment
• Practice, promote, and develop mentoring at all trade and manpower levels throughout the project
• Accountable for tool check in and out on assigned requests

Qualifications :

Minimum Physical Requirements and Accountability :

What Sets RK Industries Apart :

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. RK Industries, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.