Production Foreman

Tuff Shed Inc.; Morrisville (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Benefits

Dental & Vision Benefits

401(k) plan

ESOP ownership opportunity

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Job summary

Tuff Shed Inc. is seeking a Production Foreman to coordinate fabrication, manage schedules, and lead a safety-conscious Prefab team. The role emphasizes quality and efficiency while maintaining PPE and housekeeping standards on the shop floor.

Ideal candidates will have supervisory experience in an industrial setting, strong communication skills, and the ability to read drawings and cut sheets to ensure builds meet Tuff Shed specifications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent experience preferred and acceptable.
• Supervisory or trades background in an industrial setting.
• Ability to read cut sheets, product drawings, and plans.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and schedule fabrication assignments.
• Ensure work meets quality, productivity, and safety specs.
• Review schedules and labor needs with supervisor and Shop Specialist.
• Ensure safe operation of forklifts and tools by certified employees.
• Enforce PPE policies and housekeeping standards.
• Lead daily production team meetings.
• Oversee material handling, inventory, and cycle counts.
• Provide direction and training to Prefab team, address deficiencies.
• Communicate results and staffing needs to management.

Skills

Leadership

Safety compliance

Construction knowledge

Tool literacy

Blueprint reading

Problem solving

Team training

Communication

Inventory control

Scheduling

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Power tools

Measuring tools

Reading cut sheets/drawings

Job description

Tuff Shed is recruiting for aProduction Foreman to contribute to the success of our Factorystore.This role offers the opportunity to make a real impact to the Company!

• 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

PACK Accuracy & Labor

• 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

Material

• 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

Supervisory Responsibilities

• 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 & EXPERIENCE

• 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

EDUCATION

High school diploma, GED, or requisite experience preferred

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

Tuff Shed offers a great Benefits package for our full-time employees! - It pays to be a Tuff Shed team member:

OUR COMPETITIVE BENEFITS AND REWARDS

• Competitive compensation and bonus programs (based on position)
• Medical Benefits including Virtual Visits- The care you need-when, where and how you need it!
• Dental & Vision Benefits
• Flexible Savings Account (FSA)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – You’re more than an employee - Get rewarded for long and loyal service with ownership interest in the Company
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays.
• 401(k) plan
• On-Demand Access to Your Pay! - Why wait until pay day?

NEXT STEPS:

• Learn more about us! Check out the Tuff Shed Website at www.tuffshed.com Interested?
• Interested? We encourage you to submit an application for consideration

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