Shop Foreman

Automation Personnel Services; North Carolina; On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Retirement Plan

Referral bonus

Job summary

Automation Personnel Services in Charlotte, NC, is seeking a Shop Foreman to oversee the fabrication shop's daily operations. The role provides leadership, direction, and accountability for production, quality, safety, equipment, employee development, and on-time delivery while ensuring adherence to customer commitments.

The position offers a schedule from 8:00am to 5:00pm, Monday through Friday, with pay of $25+ per hour depending on experience.

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, and quality inspection.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Lean Manufacturing and Quality Management System experience.
• OSHA safety training and forklift certification.

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 and adjust priorities as necessary.
• Eliminate bottlenecks and resolve production issues quickly.
• Lead production meetings and communicate status to management.
• Promote a zero-incident safety culture and ensure OSHA compliance.
• Enforce PPE requirements and investigate accidents or near misses.
• Meet or exceed on-time delivery goals and coordinate labor/equipment to meet deadlines.
• Continuously improve shop efficiency and ensure compliance with drawings and work instructions.
• Assist with root cause analysis and corrective actions; recommend equipment improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Welding

Laser cutting

Press brake operations

Machining

Blueprint reading

Quality inspection

Lean Manufacturing

OSHA safety training

Forklift certification

Overhead crane

Microsoft Office

Production software

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical or trade school education

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Automation Personnel Services has an exciting opportunity for a ShopForemanto 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.

Automation Personnel ServicesCharlotteBranch
5541 South Blvd
Charlotte, NC 28217

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).
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