Production Foreman

PDM; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

PDM in Des Moines, IA, is seeking a Production Lead to supervise a crew of up to 10 and ensure all precast products meet PCI specs and customer quality expectations. You will lead daily start-of-shift meetings, mentor staff, and uphold safety and quality standards on the shop floor.

Ideal candidates bring 7 years in precast production with 5+ years in leadership, strong attention to detail, and the ability to lift up to 75 lbs.

Qualifications

• 7 years in precast production facility or similar.
• 5+ years in a leadership role preferred.
• Architectural precast concrete knowledge required.
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs.
• Stand, push, pull, kneel for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Provide strong leadership to production team
• Assist in the transformation of the shop floor culture to Continuous Improvement and accountability
• Be instrumental in development and maintenance of precast quality standards and production techniques
• Demonstrate reliability through exceptional attendance

Skills

Leadership

Architectural precast experience

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Work long hours

Construction environment exposure

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Reports to: Production Supervisor

Position Summary: Ensure all products meet or exceed PCI specifications and customer quality expectations

Adhere to PDM’s Core Values:

• Relationship Building: We foster long-term positive relationships with fellow employee-owners, external partners and our communities.
• Accountability: We consistently demonstrate a high level of personal accountability.
• Urgency: We operate with a sense of urgency.
• Innovation: We embrace growth and change.
• Create Return on Efforts: We create positive results on all our efforts.
• Pillars: 1) Safety, 2) Quality, 3) Happiness, 4) Performance

Responsibilities and Areas of Accountability:

• Provide strong leadership to production team
• Assist in the transformation of the shop floor culture to one of Continuous Improvement and accountability
• Be instrumental in development and maintenance of precast quality standards and production techniques
• Demonstrate reliability through exceptional attendance

Production:

• Lead production crew of up to 10 individuals
• Accurately set up, verify, and pour structural and architectural precast concrete products
• Assist Production Supervisor in identification of variance or disruption to daily plan
• Support rigorous training and cross-training of employees
• Provide consistent guidance, including start-of-day meetings, to set crew expectations and relay pertinent information
• Communicate with crew and Right-Hand effectively and respectfully
• Produce & promote quality at the source following strict architectural precast quality standards
• Maintain tools and machinery in your area and notify maintenance when necessary
• Maintain formwork and work area in clean and safe condition at all times

Safety

• Promote the company Safety Program and ensure that plant personnel adhere to the existing Safety Procedures
• Supervise crew in a manner that focuses on increasing productivity and lowering material cost while maintaining expected levels of quality
• Demonstrate ambition to develop personal skills for further advancement
• Identify, understand, and report safety hazards and unsafe actions immediately
• Proactively participate in safety program and training
• Understand & abide by company policies relative to written Safety Program

Quality

• Focused on developing and implementing strict quality standards required of architectural precast concrete
• Strive for zero quality non-conformances
• If quality error occurs, assist in determining the root cause and ensure that root cause is eliminated to prevent recurrence
• Participate in Root Cause Analysis and variance report investigations

Management Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Management, Production, Quality Control, and other support departments
• Monitors crewmembers’ performance and attendance and report to supervisor
• Provide input and participate in employee reviews
• Proactively identify and resolve employee concerns, rumors, or workplace drama to promote teamwork, accountability, and jobsite efficiency

Knowledge & Skills:

• Proven leadership skills
• Experience with architectural precast concrete required, strongly prefer long-line prestressed experience
• Strong attention to detail
• Regularly required to stand, push, pull, and kneel for extended periods
• Regularly lift up to 75 lbs
• Ability to work long hours
• Exposure to construction environment, including dust and noise
• Exposure to seasonal outdoor elements including extreme heat or cold

Requirements

Education: Minimum High School Diploma of GED

Experience: 7 years experience in precast production facility or similar environment with at least 5 years in leadership role preferred

DISCLAIMER

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

PDM is an Equal Opportunity Employer