Shop Foreman

Automation Personnel Services; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan matching

Referral bonus

Job summary

Automation Personnel Services in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Shop Foreman to lead the fabrication shop and drive daily operations with a focus on safety, quality, and on-time delivery.

You will coordinate multiple departments, optimize manpower, and uphold high craftsmanship standards while mentoring staff and improving shop performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of metal fabrication experience.
• Minimum 5 years in a manufacturing leadership position.
• Technical or trade school education and lean manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

• Direct all daily shop operations and coordinate workflow across departments.
• Balance manpower and workloads to maximize efficiency and meet deadlines.
• Promote a zero-incident safety culture and ensure OSHA compliance.
• Lead meetings, report production status, and drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with drawings, specifications, and work instructions.
• Assist with root cause analysis and corrective actions.

Skills

Metal fabrication

Blueprint reading

Quality inspection

Welding

Laser cutting

Machining

Lean Manufacturing

Quality Management System

OSHA safety training

Leadership

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical or trade school education

Tools

Microsoft Office

Production software

Job description

Automation Personnel Services has an exciting opportunity for a Shop Foreman to join a team based in Charlotte, NC. The Shop Foreman is responsible for the overall daily operation and performance of the fabrication shop. This position provides leadership, direction, and accountability for production, quality, safety, equipment, employee development, and on-time delivery. The Shop Foreman ensures company resources are used efficiently while maintaining the high standards of craftsmanship and customer service expected by the fabrication company. The Shop Foreman is expected to lead by example, build a culture of accountability and continuous improvement, and consistently achieve measurable operational goal.

Schedule: 8:00am-5:00pm Mon-Fri

Pay: $25+/hour depending on experience

Shop Foreman Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Direct all daily shop operations.
• Coordinate workflow between Laser, Forming, Machining, Welding, Fabrication, Assembly, Shipping, and Material Handling.
• Balance manpower and workloads to maximize efficiency.
• Ensure work is completed according to schedules and customer commitments.
• Monitor production progress throughout the day and adjust priorities as necessary.
• Eliminate bottlenecks and resolve production issues quickly.
• Conduct production meetings as needed.
• Communicate production status to management.
• Promote a zero-incident safety culture.
• Ensure OSHA compliance.
• Enforce PPE requirements.
• Investigate accidents and near misses.
• Correct unsafe behaviors immediately.
• Meet or exceed company on-time delivery goals.
• Coordinate labor and equipment to meet customer deadlines.
• Maximize labor utilization.
• Continuously improve shop efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with drawings, specifications, and work instructions.
• Assist with root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Recommend equipment improvements.
• Ensure equipment is properly maintained.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance activities.
• Report repair needs promptly.
• Ensure tools and equipment are properly stored.
• Customer Support
• Preventive maintenance completion
• Compliance with Quality Management System procedures
• Successful completion of employee evaluations
• Overall shop morale and teamwork

Shop Foreman Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum 10 years of metal fabrication experience.
• Minimum 5 years in a manufacturing leadership position.
• Strong working knowledge of:
  • Welding
  • Laser cutting
  • Press brake operations
  • Machining
  • Metal fabrication
  • Blueprint reading
  • Quality inspection
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Computer proficiency using Microsoft Office and production software.
• Technical or trade school education.
• Lean Manufacturing experience.
• Quality Management System experience.
• OSHA safety training.
• Forklift certification.
• Overhead crane experience.
• Frequently stand and walk throughout a manufacturing environment.
• Lift up to 50 pounds.
• Bend, kneel, climb, and work around industrial equipment.

401(k) Retirement Plan

Automation Personnel Services is the only staffing agency specializing in manufacturing and industrial roles that offers 401(k) matching to all eligible contingent and temporary associates.

Bonus Opportunity!

We are also offering a $50.00 referral bonus. Both employee and referral must stay on assignment for 30 days to receive the payout.

About Automation Personnel Services

Automation Personnel Services is a highly recognized staffing agency with over 30 years of experience in manufacturing and light-industrial staffing. Our accolades include:

• 11-time consecutive winner of the ClearlyRated® Best of Staffing Client Award (2016-2026).
• Winner of the ClearlyRated® Best of Staffing Talent Award (2019-2026).
• Recipient of the Safety Standard of Excellence Award by the American Staffing Association.
• Named one of the Best Staffing Companies to Work For by CIO Views Magazine.
• Named one of America’s Best Temp Staffing Firms by Forbes (2025).
• Consistently ranked among the top U.S. staffing agencies by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA).

Equal Opportunity Employer