Solar Foreman: Lead Crew, Safety & Lean Ops

Mortenson Construction; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Mortenson Construction is seeking a Solar Laborer Foreman to coordinate crews, prepare and supply materials, and supervise the shift with a strong emphasis on safety, quality, and compliance. The role involves leading production teams, developing cross-training plans, and guiding on-the-job training to ensure efficient operations.

Successful candidates will have at least 3 years of related experience, a valid driver's license, and the ability to work with a range of tools and heavy equipment

Qualifications

• Minimum three (3) years related experience preferred.
• Current driver''s license.
• Ability to work with tools and equipment such as power and non-powered hand tools, vibrators, pumps, drills, and jackhammers; ability to work with machinery such as forklifts, skid loaders, and power buggies.
• Strong teamwork orientation; positive attitude and professional customer service skills; detail orientation; active listening skills and effective communication, including an openness to diverse input and feedback.
• Repetitive hand, arm, leg movements.
• Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling: up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Provide shift supervision for the team members
• Lead production team members with a focus on safety and quality while ensuring compliance with regulations and policies
• Develop work instructions and cross-training plans
• Provide on-the-job training and lead by example
• Drive continuous improvement of plant KPIs (Safety, Quality, Customer Service, Cost)
• Adjust schedules and workload balance as required by the operation
• Monitor supply inventory levels, and coordinate with others when reordering is necessary
• Utilize lean methodologies and tools to accomplish production goals
• Take ownership of functions and be responsible for the facility

Skills

Teamwork orientation

Customer service skills

Detail orientation

Active listening

Effective communication

Tools

Power tools

Hand tools

Vibrators

Pumps

Drills

Jackhammers

Forklifts

Skid loaders

Power buggies

Job description

Mortenson Construction is seeking a Solar Laborer Foreman to coordinate crews, prepare and supply materials, and supervise the shift with a strong emphasis on safety, quality, and compliance. The role involves leading production teams, developing cross-training plans, and guiding on-the-job training to ensure efficient operations.

Successful candidates will have at least 3 years of related experience, a valid driver's license, and the ability to work with a range of tools and heavy equipment