Lead Production Foreman – Prefab, Quality & Safety

Tuff Shed, Inc.; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Benefits including Virtual Vis

Dental & Vision Benefits

Flexible Savings Account (FSA)

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

401(k) plan

On-Demand Access to Your Pay

Job summary

Tuff Shed, Inc. is seeking a Production Foreman to coordinate fabrication, ensure safety, and drive productivity in our factory setting in Texas. You will lead the Prefab team, review production schedules, and implement housekeeping and equipment maintenance to meet quality standards.

The role requires strong supervisory experience, knowledge of construction practices, and the ability to train staff while maintaining calm under pressure. Competitive benefits and growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Work experience as a tradesperson or supervisor.
• Working safely and keeping others safe in an industrial type setting.
• Knowledge of construction practices and terminology.
• Ability to use standard construction hand tools and power tools safely and effectively
• Ability to read (or learn to read) cut sheets, product drawings, engineered plans and truss plans
• An understanding of work optimization concepts and techniques
• Ability to maintain a calm, composed, and strategic mindset under pressure
• Ability to produce and implement effective solutions to problems as they arise
• Strong attention to detail
• Extremely high standards related to quality in workmanship
• Ability to communicate clear expectations
• Effective and experienced in training others to meet desired outcomes
• Ability to use arithmetic and mathematical tools as they apply to Tuff Shed business
• Ability to read, write and understand instructions given orally, in writing and/or diagram form
• Ability to effectively communicate with co-workers, managers, business partners, suppliers, customers, and the public

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and schedules all fabrication assignments
• Ensures work is properly assigned and completed with Tuff Shed's quality, productivity, and safety specifications
• Partner with direct supervisor and Shop Specialist to review production schedules, product deficiencies, labor performance any any other needs
• Ensures that only company-certified employees operate forklifts and other tools/equipment
• Ensure proper PPE policies are met
• Implements Tuff Shed's "housekeeping" standards and that compliance is being met
• Ensure tools/equipment are maintained in safe and good working condition
• Leads a daily production team meeting
• Ensures that PACK certified employees inspect every building
• Make sure products are stacked and ready for loading and/or assembly
• Partners with Shop Specialist to ensure products are designed/built to Tuff Shed specifications
• Coordinates sub-contractor loading
• Determines root cause of all deficiencies
• Partners with management to understand labor targets
• Assign/reassign workers as needed
• Communicates results to Prefab team
• Identifies and communicates staffing needs and individual performance to management team
• Oversees the handling/storage of materials
• Accounts for unused materials: restock and minimize waste
• Closely monitors inventory levels of all stock items
• Receiving: ensure material deliveries are accounted for, stored, documented
• Participates in monthly Cycle Count process
• Monitors and inspects raw and finished goods
• Ensures all Prefab team members are trained and certified for their assigned work
• Provides work direction for all Prefab team members
• Inspects the work of Prefab team members and addresses any deficiencies for improvement
• Assists employees in resolving work-related problems
• Effectively creates and leads a positive culture that promotes good morale
• Participates in the selection process for Prefab team new hires
• Participates in disciplinary action as needed

Skills

Supervisory experience

Construction safety

Construction terminology

Hand tools

Power tools

Reading drawings

Work optimization

Stress management

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Staff training

Arithmetic basics

Reading instructions

Stakeholder communication

Education

High School Diploma, GED, Or Requisite Experience Preferred

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Tuff Shed, Inc. is seeking a Production Foreman to coordinate fabrication, ensure safety, and drive productivity in our factory setting in Texas. You will lead the Prefab team, review production schedules, and implement housekeeping and equipment maintenance to meet quality standards.

The role requires strong supervisory experience, knowledge of construction practices, and the ability to train staff while maintaining calm under pressure. Competitive benefits and growth opportunities are offered.