Fabrication Shop Foreman - Shipping & Receiving

Turner Construction Company; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner Construction Company is seeking a Fabrication Shop Foreman - Shipping & Receiving to manage and supervise shop operations, with a primary focus on shipping and receiving activities. The role requires leading foreman-level teams and coordinating with project staff to align schedules, logistics, and material deliveries.

You will ensure adherence to safety standards, monitor quality and productivity, and drive effective communications with subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams to

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in fabrication shop operations with focus on shipping & receiving.
• Experience leading foreman or supervisory teams in a fabrication/shop environment.
• OSHA 30-hour certification or willingness to pursue.
• Ability to read construction documents, plans, and schedules to coordinate work.

Responsibilities

• Manage, plan, organize, and supervise fabrication shop operations focused on shipping & receiving.
• Lead and direct work of shop employees, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Schedule deliveries, monitor quality of work, and ensure adherence to budget and safety requirements.
• Coordinate with project team to plan material/equipment deliveries and shop workflows.
• Review and verify subcontractor/supplier materials and quantities; monitor NCRs and quality issues.
• Develop shop work schedules, assign crew tasks, and track progress.
• Ensure compliance with project documents, drawings, specs, and sequences.
• Collaborate with EH&S and QC teams to uphold safety and quality programs.

Skills

Shipping & Receiving

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Project coordination

Quality control

Scheduling

Materials verification

Communication

Job description

Fabrication Shop Foreman - Shipping & Receiving

Position Description:Manage, plan, organize, and supervise fabrication shop operations with a focus on shipping & receiving activities. Lead, direct, and coordinate work of Turner Trade fabrication shop employees, subcontractors, and/or vendors. Manage schedule delivery, quality of work performed, and adhere to project budget and safety requirements.

• Function as working foreman while leading and supervising fabrication shop employees to complete work.
• Foster workplace environment where all people demonstrate highest standards of care of each other using Turner’s Active Caring philosophy with teams, subcontractors, and clients.
• Oversee and make decisions related to performance of fabrication shop work and review jobsite needs with project staff for logistics, organization, plant layout, equipment, quality control, and workforce utilization.
• Collaborate with project team leader to schedule and expedite material and equipment deliveries.
• Coordinate, direct, and monitor shop employee activities and anyone within shop, support use of tools and work alongside employees and others in shop, as necessary.
• Validate materials and quantities provided by subcontractors or suppliers, as ordered by project manager.
• Coordinate shop hold and inspection activities.
• Review construction documents and coordinate and plan fabrication shop construction ahead of work going in place.
• Contribute to shop logistics, organization, layout, equipment, and workforce utilization.
• Fully comprehend scopes of work per plans and specifications and lead team to complete installation.
• Collaborate with project team to create schedules and determine sequencing of work. Develop and implement recovery strategies to maintain project schedule, as required.
• Collaborate with project team for scheduling and expediting delivery of materials and equipment.
• Develop fabrication shop work schedules and delegate assignments to crew.
• Oversee work among assigned trade teams to promote coordinated project operations.
• Engage with subcontractors and suppliers to communicate and verify their understanding of their scope of work and work implementation plan and monitor their work progress.
• Manage contracted work to ensure compliance and conformity of installation with approved contract documents.
• Investigate and document resolution of issues within assigned scope of work.
• Work closely with Superintendent to resolve local area problems related to procedures, precedence, design clarifications, adequate labor, equipment schedule, and other related matters.
• Note and repair any deficiencies identified by Quality Control inspectors (prior to putting work in place), and document corrections made to deficiencies up to and including Non-Conformance Reports (NCR) and/or other reports required by AISC (American Institute of Steel Construction).
• Review, complete, and submit as required daily documentation for time sheets, production sheets, extra work tickets, daily construction reports (DCRs), and safety paperwork.
• Collaborate with Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) and Quality Control teams for overall site safety and quality programs.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience required and minimum of 1 year of foreman, team lead, or supervisory experience, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Strong shipping & receiving experience as well as inventory, material handling, etc
• Must have and maintain active OSHA 30-hour certification or willing to pursue certification
• Ability to lead, delegate, engage with and motivate teams
• Strong planning and analysis skills
• Able to think critically and use good judgment to solve problems
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret construction contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and project schedule to execute work activities
• Clear and professional verbal and written communication skills with ability to apply active listening skills and engage with all levels of teams, clients, business partners, and management
• Basic computer skills to utilize company and project applications (e.g., smart phone/iPad)
• Proficient knowledge of Environmental Health Safety (EH&S) processes and regulations
• Ability to develop team members and deliver performance feedback
• Ability to travel using various modes (e.g., automobile, train, air) and accommodate night and weekend work as needed
• Valid state and/or Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) as applicable to operate equipment and/or travel as needed using personal or company vehicles

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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Performance requires vision abilities including close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and focus, and hearing abilities with or without the use of an aide. Performance requires physical ability to navigate work areas under construction, climb permanent and temporary stairs, passenger use of construction personnel hoists, and climb ladders, along with the following: Constantly: Standing, walking, combined standing/walking, lifting/lowering/carrying weights up to 50 lbs., reaching below shoulder height, bending/twisting neck, bending at waist (forward & sideways), balancing, repetitive motion, hand/wrist flexion extension, and noise/dust/chemical exposures. Frequently: Reaching above shoulder height, pushing/pulling, squatting, kneeling, and working on heights. Occasionally: Sitting, lifting/lowering/carrying weights over 50 lbs., climbing, and confined space hazards.

Work Environment:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works on-site at the construction site where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and risk of electric shock. The noise in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is required to work in compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws.

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