Prefab Shop Foreman - Lead Team, Lean

J.E. Dunn Construction Company; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Skilled trades benefits

Job summary

JE Dunn Construction is seeking a Prefabrication Foreman 1 to lead offsite fabrication of materials for site installation. The role manages a fabrication team in a shop, primarily working with wood and steel, and aligns activities with JE Dunn’s strategy and values.

The position emphasizes safety, crew planning, and coordination with project management to ensure timely delivery of materials and adherence to quality standards. Experience in fabrication and strong leadership are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years commercial construction, manufacturing, or fabrication shop experience required.
• Apprentice or Vocational/Technical/Trade training preferred.
• Equivalent relevant experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Learn and participate in safety culture; mentor others.
• Holds team accountable for safety guidelines.
• Work with tools to complete tasks.
• Track units and labor hours; submit timecards.
• Maintain tools and equipment inventory.
• Lead and monitor safety procedures.
• Understand and meet crew production goals.
• Document activities, productions, and crew sizes.
• Coordinate delivery of supplies to the production shop.
• Read and understand plans and shop drawings.
• Provide on-the-job guidance and training.
• Plan prefab production components: crew size, schedule, materials.
• Coordinate usage of shop resources.

Skills

Safety culture

Communication

Computer literacy

Lean manufacturing

Reading plans

Team collaboration

Fabrication knowledge

Crane flagging

Education

High school diploma or GED

Apprentice or Vocational training

Equivalent relevant experience

Tools

Lean processes

Job description

JE Dunn Construction is seeking a Prefabrication Foreman 1 to lead offsite fabrication of materials for site installation. The role manages a fabrication team in a shop, primarily working with wood and steel, and aligns activities with JE Dunn’s strategy and values.

The position emphasizes safety, crew planning, and coordination with project management to ensure timely delivery of materials and adherence to quality standards. Experience in fabrication and strong leadership are required.