Shop Foreman

Job Title: Shop Foreman

Reports to: ROB VAN HEISE

Location: LONGVIEW TX

Position Summary

The Shop Foreman oversees daily shop operations, coordinates workflow, supervises technicians AND, enforces safety and quality standards, and ensures on-time completion of production and repair work. The Foreman acts as the primary point of contact for personnel issues, scheduling, equipment maintenance, and process improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead a team of 8 technicians, machinists, and/or mechanics; assign tasks and monitor performance.

• Schedule daily work, prioritize jobs, and allocate resources to meet customer deadlines and production targets.

• Ensure adherence to quality standards and customer specifications; inspect work and perform final checks.

• Enforce shop safety policies, maintain a clean work environment, and ensure compliance with OSHA and company procedures.

• Train, coach, and mentor staff; conduct performance reviews and recommend disciplinary actions as needed.

• Maintain equipment and tooling schedules; coordinate preventative maintenance and repairs.

• Monitor inventory of materials, consumables, and spare parts; place orders and control costs.

• Collaborate with production planning, engineering, and sales to resolve technical issues and improve workflows.

• Track labor hours, job costs, and productivity metrics; prepare reports for management.

• Implement continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and improve throughput.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical diploma, trade school, or associate degree preferred.

• [3-7]+ years hands-on experience in a shop environment (fabrication, manufacturing, automotive, HVAC, etc.), with at least [1-3] years in a supervisory role.

• Solid knowledge of [ machining, fabrication, CNC, hydraulic/pneumatic systems, or relevant trade skills].

• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

• Proficient with job scheduling, basic shop math, blueprint reading, and measuring tools.

• Familiarity with safety regulations (OSHA) and shop best practices.

Preferred Certifications / Skills:

• Experience with inventory/POS systems, CMMS, or ERP software.

• Lean manufacturing / continuous improvement training (Kaizen, 5S).

Working Conditions:

• Full-time, on-site position. Regular day shifts; occasional overtime and weekend work as needed.

• Physically demanding: standing, lifting (up to 75 lbs), bending, and working in shop environments with noise, dust, and chemicals; PPE required.

Compensation

• Salary/hourly range: plus benefits: Healthcare, PTO, retirement, bonuses, etc.].