Shop Foreman – Tool & Die Machining Leader (Onsite)

CrossFire Group; Maumee (OH); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

CrossFire Group in Maumee, OH is seeking a hands-on Shop Foreman to lead Tool & Die Makers and Machinists. You will coordinate production priorities, plan jobs, and ensure timely, quality output on a full-time, on-site basis.

The role combines team leadership with job planning, quoting support, and occasional equipment operation. Strong preference for experience in high-volume manufacturing and the ability to read customer prints.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 5+ years related experience.
• Experience in high-volume manufacturing.
• Ability to read customer prints and assess manufacturability.
• Ability to guide employees, prioritize competing demands and resolve shop issues.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, and coach Tool & Die Makers and Machinists.
• Review production schedules and assign work to meet deadlines.
• Develop job routings outlining shop operations sequence.
• Estimate processing times to support quoting and scheduling.
• Enter routing information and track job progress in ERP.
• Ensure employees record job time and production activity.
• Operate equipment as production needs require.
• Coordinate tools, fixtures, and materials before jobs begin.
• Manage emergency and rush orders.
• Resolve quality issues to meet specs.
• Coordinate routine equipment maintenance and repairs.
• Enforce safe work practices and keep the shop organized.

Skills

Leadership

Scheduling

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree OR 5+ years related experience

Tools

ERP software

Job description

CrossFire Group in Maumee, OH is seeking a hands-on Shop Foreman to lead Tool & Die Makers and Machinists. You will coordinate production priorities, plan jobs, and ensure timely, quality output on a full-time, on-site basis.

The role combines team leadership with job planning, quoting support, and occasional equipment operation. Strong preference for experience in high-volume manufacturing and the ability to read customer prints.