Shop Foreman

Kirby-Smith Machinery, Inc.; Texas; Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above-average pay

Medical/Dental/Vision

401K match

PTO & Holidays

Disability

Growth opportunities

Paid training

Family-owned

Wellness program

Job summary

Kirby-Smith Machinery, Inc. is seeking a Shop Foreman to oversee daily shop operations, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency of staff and equipment.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and the ability to implement process improvements while coordinating with other departments to maintain smooth workflow. This is a full-time, on-site position in our Kentucky region.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Strong understanding of safety protocols and industry terminology.
• Experience applying best management practices in a shop setting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee shop staff and equipment, ensuring safety and policy compliance.
• Ensure production runs efficiently and materials meet quality standards.
• Train and supervise staff, providing guidance and feedback.
• Monitor project progress and meet deadlines.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues; implement new processes as needed.
• Coordinate with other departments for smooth workflow.
• Maintain clean, organized shop area and PPE compliance.
• Read, interpret and compose work orders.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organization

Planning

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Who We Are

Kirby-Smith Machinery, Inc. is a leading distributor of heavy equipment and cranes in the central United States. We are at the forefront of today's construction industry growth and have several exciting job opportunities for talented, energized professionals across the region who want to join our #WeAre1KirbySmith family!

Shop Foreman Benefits

• Above-average Industry Pay
• Comprehensive benefits package (including medical/dental/vision)
• 401K plan with company match
• Generous PTO Package/Paid Holidays
• Short/Long Term Disability
• Growth Opportunities
• Paid Training
• Family-owned and Operated
• Health and Wellness

Shop Foreman Position Purpose

Responsible for overseeing the shop's daily operations, including the safety and efficiency of the staff, equipment, and processes.

Shop Foreman Essential Functions

• Communicates and supports the Kirby Smith vision and core values of One Mission, One Team, One Plan, One Goal
• Oversees the shop staff and equipment, ensuring that all operations are being carried out in accordance with company policies and safety regulations
• Ensures that production is running efficiently and that all materials and products meet quality standards
• Trains and supervises shop staff, providing guidance and feedback as needed
• Monitors the progress of projects and ensures that deadlines are met
• Troubleshoots and resolves any issues that may arise
• Implements new processes and procedures as required in coordination with the branch service manager
• Coordinates with other departments to ensure the smooth and efficient flow of operations
• Ensures shop area is clean, organized, and free of dangerous or hazardous materials
• Ensures that the correct tooling is available and maintained
• Reads, interprets and composes work orders
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Shop Foreman Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diplomaor Equivalent
• Strong understanding of the industry regarding safety protocols,Industry terminology, and required documentation
• Experience in bestmanagement practicesand concepts and the ability to apply it in an acceptable and approved manner
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and excellentcommunication skills
• Adept at organizing, planning, and task completion to manage a high volume of department paperwork
• Proficient with Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and various web-based applications

Shop Foreman Physical Requirements

• Pushing/Pulling/Lifting/Carrying up to 50pounds without assistance
• Physical ability to squat, twist, turn, bend, stoop, climb, and reach overhead
• Must be able to work in extreme heat or cold andwet, damp, dusty, or windy conditions and tolerate exposure to typical noises, hazardous materials, and fumes/odors associated with the shop
• Physical ability to perform maintenance on equipment for extended hours with continual mounting and dismounting throughout the workday
• Ability to adhere to personal protective equipment (PPE) policy and maintain individual PPE in a functional condition

This is considered a Safety-Sensitive position.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.