Electrical Foreman

Kirby Corporation; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

UE Manufacturing is seeking an Electrical Foreman in Oklahoma City to supervise the Electrical Department, ensuring safe, reliable maintenance and installation of electrical systems. You’ll coordinate schedules, manage BOMs, and drive process improvements across departments.

The role requires leadership in a manufacturing environment, strong communication, and a focus on safety. Located at 10000 NW 2nd, OK 73127, it offers full-time employment and opportunities to enhance cross-functional

Qualifications

• Shows excellent interpersonal skills through listening, understanding and responding to staff needs.
• Motivates staff to achieve production goals and prioritizes work activities.
• Leads by example with commitment, respect and communication.
• Delivers accurate work with attention to detail and reviews others' work.

Responsibilities

• Provide production support for electrical controls and instrumentation.
• Schedule Electrical Department staff and resources.
• Oversee BOM structuring for all products.
• Coordinate ERP system transitions (Epicor to Oracle MRP).
• Act as liaison between Production and Electrical Departments.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Staff motivation

Team leadership

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Adaptability

Professional integrity

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Overview

UE Manufacturing is Now Hiring an Electrical Foreman located at 10000 NW 2nd, Oklahoma City, OK 73127. Supervise the activities of the Electrical Department that performs maintenance, installation, repair and troubleshooting of electrical systems by applying electrical principles.

Responsibilities

• Provide production support pertaining to all electrical controls and instrumentation.
• Conduct scheduling of the Electrical Department staff and resources.
• Oversee the structuring of bills of material (BOM) for all products.
• Partner in the conversion from Epicor to Oracle MRP systems.
• Act as a liaison between the Production Department and the Electrical Department.
• Act as a liaison between Lead Technicians and the Materials Group.
• Act as a liaison between Lead Technicians and the Engineering Group.
• Provide document control and coordination/Revision-Breakpoint control.
• Conduct process development for electrical assembly in both sub and final.
• Create and maintain standards and training development for the Electrical Department.
• Maintain a strong, personal commitment to the safety culture.
• All other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Supervises electrical department staff in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
• Assist in interviewing, hiring, training, appraising performance and discipline.
• Planning, assigning, and directing work.
• Addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Qualifications

Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Shows excellent interpersonal skills through listening, understanding and responding to the questions and needs of staff.
• Supports the team’s efforts to succeed by motivating staff to achieve production goals and prioritizing and planning work activities.
• Contributes to a positive team environment by leading by example through commitment, respect and communication.
• Demonstrates quality work through accuracy, thoroughness and attention to detail of own work and evaluating the work of other staff.
• Exhibits efficiency in problem solving skills and trouble shooting by identifying and resolving problems in a timely manner to ensure deadlines are met.
• Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills and share expertise with others.
• Commitment to a standard of excellence in customer service.
• Shows adaptability by effectively responding to frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Exhibits superior dependability by consistently arriving to work on time and as scheduled.
• Demonstrates professionalism by acting with integrity, high moral standards and personal accountability.
• Shows organizational support by consistently following policy and procedures.
• Demonstrates professionalism by acting with integrity, high moral standards and personal accountability.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High school diploma/general education degree (GED) or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A minimum of 3 (three) years of experience with electrical controls and instrumentation, manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Proficient knowledge of the calibration, testing, troubleshooting and installation of instrumentation and/or electrical equipment.
• Minimum of 1 (one) year of experience as a lead/supervisor is preferred.
• Strong understanding of safety procedures.
• Must be capable of utilizing proper PPE.

Physical Demands: 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.

• Exerts up to 50 lbs of force occasionally. Able to lift 65 pounds from floor to shoulder height rarely.
• Physical strength and ability to perform moderate to heavy manual labor, including frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, climbing, balancing, lifting, carrying, and reaching or handling with arms, hand , and fingers.
• Able to climb ladders or steps/stairs to get to equipment.
• Will be required on occasion to work more than 8 hours on shift.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to work with fingers.
• Normal vision with or without corrective lenses.
• Working in the vicinity of hazardous, flammable materials and solvents and engine exhaust fumes, along with refrigeration gases.
• Work in air conditioned office, outside and workshop.
• Ability to operate overhead cranes, mobile equipment and motor vehicles as required.