Production Foreman: Lead Fabrication & Safety

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

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.