Mechanic Shop Foreman

K-Five Construction Corporation; La Grange (IL); Presencial; USD 60.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

K-Five Construction Corporation is seeking a Mechanic Shop Foreman for the second shift to coordinate parts procurement, maintenance, and shop operations. You will supervise staff, ensure timely repairs, and maintain strong safety practices while aligning with project schedules in Chicagoland.

The role requires 3–5 years in parts procurement with supervisory responsibilities, strong communication, and proficiency with inventory systems.

Formación

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 3–5 years of parts procurement experience with supervisory duties.
• Effective written and verbal communication with managers and suppliers.
• Proficient with MS Office and inventory/EOQ concepts.

Responsabilidades

• Place part orders, review orders, and update inventory in online systems.
• Conduct daily safety talks and ensure shop safety.
• Coordinate with shop managers on repairs and issues.
• Inspect shop/yard areas for security of equipment.
• Audit inventory records and recommend excess/obsolete items.
• Expedite parts delivery to mechanics.
• Submit daily Shop Notes to all shop personnel.

Conocimientos

Effective communication

Verbal & written communication

MS Office proficiency

Educación

High School diploma or equivalent

Herramientas

Inventory management systems

Just-in-time inventory

Descripción del empleo

4th Generation Family Owned and Operated

One of the Largest Asphalt and Concrete paving companies in the Midwest

Established reputation of high-quality materials and craftmanship

Collaborative Work Environment

Safety centered work culture

K-Five Construction has an enduring commitment to innovation, quality, and sustainability, ensuring that the infrastructure we build not only meets, but exceeds the needs of generations to come. Join the team that will shape the roadways and communities of tomorrow. At K-Five Construction, there are opportunities for growth, a supportive work environment, and the chance to tackle some of the most challenging and rewarding projects in the field. With the best talent, equipment, and technology in the industry, K-Five is a world-class place to grow your career and see the impact of your work in Chicagoland and beyond.

Job purpose

The Mechanic Shop Foreman assists in coordinating activities involved with procuring parts, goods and services such as raw materials, small equipment, tools, parts, and supplies. Acts as assistant manager, coordinating activities of workers involved in setting up, installing, repairing, and maintaining trucks, trailers, and heavy equipment by following duties. This is a second shift role.

D uties 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.