Production Lead — Path to Shop Foreman

gpac; Randolph (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

gpac is seeking a motivated individual to grow from a hands-on production role into a Shop Foreman. You will work on the production floor, learn the operation, and support daily shop activities to keep schedules on time.

Ideal candidates bring manufacturing experience, leadership potential, and a drive to advance into leadership while maintaining safety, quality, and efficiency on the shop floor.

Qualifications

• Manufacturing or production experience with leadership potential.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Someone who enjoys being on the production floor—not behind a desk all day.
• Experience with production scheduling, inventory, ERP systems, or continuous improvement initiatives is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assist in leading daily shop operations and supporting production employees.
• Help coordinate production schedules to ensure customer deadlines are met.
• Monitor workflow, materials, and inventory to minimize downtime.
• Promote a safe, organized, and productive work environment.
• Maintain quality standards throughout the manufacturing process.
• Communicate production priorities and resolve issues as they arise.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and streamline processes.
• Assist with training and developing production team members.
• Step into a leadership role when the Shop Foreman is unavailable.
• Learn all aspects of the operation in preparation for future advancement into the Foreman position.

Skills

Leadership potential

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Tools

ERP systems

Production scheduling software

Inventory management tools

Job description

gpac is seeking a motivated individual to grow from a hands-on production role into a Shop Foreman. You will work on the production floor, learn the operation, and support daily shop activities to keep schedules on time.

Ideal candidates bring manufacturing experience, leadership potential, and a drive to advance into leadership while maintaining safety, quality, and efficiency on the shop floor.