Manufacturing Foreman

Satellite Tool & Machine Co., Inc.; Washington; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Satellite Tool & Machine Co., Inc. seeks a Manufacturing Foreman to oversee a 5–10 person machining team in metal aircraft engine parts production on a single day shift, ensuring quality, safety, and on-time scheduling.

The role interfaces with upper management through regular reporting and supports strategic planning for continuous improvements in operations. Responsibilities include coordinating shifts, training staff, maintaining equipment, and delivering production progress reports while

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in manufacturing supervision.
• Read NC programs and understand Fanuc Controls.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Experience in Safety Management and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production activities ensuring quality and efficiency in machining metal aircraft engine parts.
• Supervise and coordinate a team of 5-10 manufacturing employees.
• Maintain safety compliance and enforce safety protocols on the shop floor.
• Manage schedules and coordinate shift work to meet production targets.
• Conduct training sessions and coordinate staff development.
• Ensure timely equipment maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Prepare and submit production and progress reports to upper management.
• Identify and implement process improvements to optimize manufacturing operations.
• Resolve operational problems promptly to keep production on track.
• Collaborate directly with upper management in strategic planning meetings.

Skills

Team leadership

Problem solving

Lean manufacturing

Safety compliance

Quality awareness

Read NC programs

Communication skills

Scheduling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Fanuc Controls

NC Programming

Job description

Job Description

The Manufacturing Foreman will oversee the day-to-day production activities within a machining environment focused on metal aircraft engine parts. Managing a team of 5-10 employees, the foreman ensures adherence to quality standards, safety protocols, and efficient scheduling on a single day shift. This role involves direct interaction with upper management through regular reporting and participation in strategic planning to drive continuous process improvements and maintain high operational standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production activities ensuring quality and efficiency in machining metal aircraft engine parts
• Supervise and coordinate a team of 5-10 manufacturing employees
• Maintain safety compliance and enforce safety protocols on the shop floor
• Manage schedules and coordinate shift work to meet production targets
• Conduct training sessions and coordinate staff development
• Ensure timely equipment maintenance to minimize downtime
• Prepare and submit production and progress reports to upper management
• Identify and implement process improvements to optimize manufacturing operations
• Resolve operational problems promptly to keep production on track
• Collaborate directly with upper management in strategic planning meetings

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in manufacturing supervision
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Read NC programs
• Understand Fanuc Controls
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles
• Experience in Safety Management and compliance
• Demonstrated team leadership skills
• Background in Quality Assurance practices
• Strong problem solving abilities
• Effective communication skills

Company Description

Growing manufacturing company of aircraft engine parts and helicopter parts. Family owned and operated since 1980! Looking for fast paced employees to grow with our company!

Company Description

Growing manufacturing company of aircraft engine parts and helicopter parts. Family owned and operated since 1980! Looking for fast paced employees to grow with our company!