Production Foreman

Tuff Shed; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical benefits

FSA

ESOP

Paid time off & holidays

401(k)

On-demand pay

Job summary

Tuff Shed – Richmond Factory & Sales Center – is seeking a Production Foreman to lead our Prefab team, coordinate fabrication, and ensure on-time, quality production.

You will supervise tooling, safety, housekeeping, and staffing, while optimizing workflow and training teammates to meet company standards. This role requires hands-on leadership in a busy industrial setting in Richmond, VA.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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

Tradesperson experience

Industrial safety

Construction practices

Tool handling

Reading drawings/diagrams

Work optimization

Calm under pressure

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication

Training others

Mathematics in business

Education

High school diploma / GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Richmond Factory & Sales Center, 2414 Anniston St, Richmond, Virginia, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Monday, July 27, 2026 at 8:0 AM

"BUILD" YOUR CAREER AT TUFF SHED!

Tuff Shed is recruiting for a Production 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
• 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!
• 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?

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PRD2021

Tuff Shed is an equal opportunity employer. Employees and applicants for employment will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, hair texture, hair type, hair length, or a protective hairstyle that is commonly or associated with race, ancestry, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, marital status, civil union partner status, protected medical conditions, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, or any other characteristic, activity or basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law or because he or she is an individual with a disability or disabled veteran, Armed Forces service medal veteran, recently separated veteran, or active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran.

Richmond Factory & Sales Center, 2414 Anniston St, Richmond, Virginia, United States of America