Construction Shop Foreman

K-Five Construction Corporation; Illinois; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

K-Five Construction Corporation is seeking a Parts Supervisor in Illinois. The role involves overseeing parts procurement, conducting safety talks, and managing shop inventory.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, 3-5 years of experience, and proficiency in MS Office. This position requires effective communication and the ability to work rotating shifts.

Supervisory responsibilities include managing a team of 7 to 10 employees ranging from Operators to Mechanics.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in parts procurement with supervisory responsibility.
• Ability to communicate effectively with various personnel.
• Proficient in MS Office and inventory management systems.

Responsibilities

• Place part orders, review received orders, and update inventory.
• Conduct daily safety talks and walk the shop for security checks.
• Audit computerized inventory records for accuracy.

Skills

Parts procurement

Effective communication

MS Office proficiency

Inventory management

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Duties and responsibilities

• Place part orders, review received orders and update inventory through online systems
• Conduct daily safety talks
• Communicate with other shop managers, process of repairs, any issues
• Walk the shop and yard areas making sure areas and equipment are secure
• Routinely audits computerized inventory records to ensure accuracy and sufficient quantities, makes recommendations on excess or obsolete inventory
• Expedites delivery of parts to mechanics
• Submits daily “Shop Notes” at end of shift, to all shop personnel on all activities

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 3 to 5 years related experience in parts procurement with some supervisory responsibility in the maintenance of trailers, trucks, and heavy equipment
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with managers, suppliers, manufacturers, mechanics, and field personnel
• Proficient in MS Office products and JIT, Inventory, costing, EOQ and taking physical inventories
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, shop manuals, parts, manuals, professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulations
• Ability to work 2 nd shift with rotating Saturdays in season
• Must have a valid driver’s license

Working conditions

Work around moving objects or vehicles, fumes, solvents, grease and oil. May work under conditions of inclement weather.

Physical requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to s uccessfully 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 frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.

The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 50 pounds.

Direct reports

This position has supervisory responsibility for an average of 7 to 10 employees which includes Operators, Mechanics and Parts Runners.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.