2nd Shift - Production Foreman

Defense Mechanics Inc; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Defense Mechanics Inc in Denton, Texas is seeking a Production Foreman to lead and manage the production team. The individual will ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery of products while implementing lean processes.

The ideal candidate will possess supervisory experience and a strong understanding of manufacturing environments, particularly in high-mix, low-volume production. An associates degree in a relevant field is preferred.

Qualifications

• Direct supervisory experience with leadership roles.
• Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of ISO-9001 and lean principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead production teams to ensure safety and quality.
• Manage production schedules to meet deadlines.
• Support and implement lean processes.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Experience in manufacturing

Lean manufacturing

Problem-solving skills

Strong organizational skills

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Associates Degree in Business or related field

Tools

ERP systems (SAP preferred)

MS Office (Word, Excel)

Job description

Job Title: Production Foreman

Department

Production

Reports To

Production Manager / Supervisor / Site Leader

Summary

Lead and manage resources, tools, training, and direction for production employees to be safe, effective and efficient. Balance resource constraints to ensure products meet quality standards, are on time, and within budget.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery of product by leading personnel to ensure fulfillment of production schedules at the lowest possible cost.
• Be a champion of safety by supporting plant safety training, driving safety processes and leading safety communication.
• Hold teams accountable to processes, systems, and results.
• Actively coach and implement lean processes and tools.
• Work with Supervisors and Team Leaders to prevent and/or resolve issues early.
• Ensure standardized work and process discipline are followed.
• Suggest changes to equipment, tools, and methods.
• Gain the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, ethics and authenticity.
• Build strong effective teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals.
• Create a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization win.
• Foster cross functional team approach at all levels.
• Remove barriers to progress and development.

Qualifications

• Previous direct supervisory or similar leadership experience.
• Experience in a high-mix, high-customized, low-volume manufacturing environment.
• Experience with ISO-9001 requirements and processes.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem‑solving skills.
• ERP computer experience, SAP preferred.
• MS Office Word and Excel software experience.

Education / Experience

HS Diploma or equivalent experience. Associates Degree in Business, Engineering, Operations Management, Manufacturing Technology or higher preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Lean Sigma

Language Skills

Ability to read and understand English instructions.

Mathematical Skills

Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division, Descriptive Statistics.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, use hands to finger, reach with hands and arms; stoop, and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision ability required by this job includes close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The work environment is a manufacturing setting in which the noise level in the work area is usually moderate and temperature levels vary.