General Foreman

Description

• Directly supervises employees assigned to their departments and carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with organizational policies and procedures.
• Reviews, analyzes, modifies, and implements efficient and effective department processes, policies, and procedures.
• Maintains knowledge of machine capacity and develops solutions for efficient utilization.
• Hires, trains, supervises, motivates, and develops production staff; manages schedules and workflow.
• Develops, monitors, and provides access to daily production requirements.
• Keeps up to date on overall activities of the team, identifying problem areas and taking corrective actions.
• Interfaces with QA Manager to ensure highest degree of final quality and develop new and better quality methods.
• Coordinates and manages all safety training.
• Develops, implements, and monitors department budget; manages expenses within approved budget constraints.
• Interfaces with Human Resources to participate in the interviewing, hiring, and training of employees; planning and assigning work; appraising performance; disciplining employees, as well as addressing employee complaints.
• Identifies, documents, and implements opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Assigns duties and monitors quality of work; assures staff conforms to organizational policies and procedures and government regulations.
• Ensures all safety rules and regulations are followed; investigates accidents in a timely, accurate, and complete manner.
• Develops and communicates goals and key initiatives to improve plant performance and success.
• Interfaces with Operations Manager to control operating costs.
• Ensures approved manufacturing methodology is being followed.
• Provides day-to-day guidance and oversight of subordinates; actively works to promote and recognize performance.
• Maintains knowledge of the skills of the labor force to manage in time of employee absence or unexpected peak demands.
• Prepares all required reports and correspondence.

Requirements

• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
• Good judgement with the ability to make timely and sound decisions
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to perform the physical labor necessary
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Proven leadership skills
• Ability to effectively communicate with people at all levels and from various backgrounds.
• Basic competence in direct reports duties and tasks
• Ability to manage priorities and workflow
• Ability to deal effectively with a diversity of individuals at all organizational levels.
• Demonstrated proficiency in supervising and motivating direct reports
• Ability to understand any and all safety requirements and cautions
• Ability to work independently and as a member of various teams and committees
• Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Two to four years related experience or equivalent.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance