Shop Foreman

STERLING PROCESS EQUIPMENT & SERVICES, INC.SHOP FOREMAN THE PERSON

Do you have a passion for leading a team to complete complex fabrications? Are you a motivated, humble, and smart team-player who can strike the right balance between being people-oriented and results-driven? Do you find satisfaction in organization, with a place for everything and everything in its place? If you like to direct efficiency and accuracy of a team, while upholding safety and quality, we want to talk to you!

Our ideal Shop Foreman is:

• An excellent communicator and listener
• Honest, committed, flexible, and perceptive
• Independent, self-motivated, and collaborative
• Effective at motivating others, leading with integrity and by example
• A dependable and level-headed multi-tasker and problem solve
• Goal-oriented and striving to look two steps ahead, anticipating and predicting
• Comfortable holding yourself and others accountable
• Skilled at prioritizing and articulating the urgency
• Capable of handling multiple projects of varying scope

We are seeking a hands-on and detail-oriented critical thinker who is deadline-driven and always keeps the big picture in mind. This individual is not afraid to take ownership of decisions, is skilled at thinking on their feet, and demonstrates forward thinking and situational awareness. This honest and collaborative quick responder knows when to make a decision and when to seek advice. Our ideal Shop Foreman is comfortable being a disciplinarian, presenting the issue, consequence and path to improvement when situations arise. Able to see the progress, this perceptive leader takes responsibility for on-time completion, leads by example, and is an open-minded and positive self-starter. As a tactful delegator, this individual utilizes the crews’ strengths with the tools and resources available to accomplish the task at hand. If you are an adaptable and accountable supervisor who is not afraid to ask questions, praises others, and develops trust with coworkers by being a learner and teacher, apply now and join our growing team!

RESPONSIBILITIES

The job responsibilities of this Shop Foreman position include, but are not limited to:

• Understand, clarify, organize, and communicate work order expectations
• Clarify and review designs with Project Manager and engineering
• Communicate with Engineering and Production Coordinator when conflicts arise
• Plan and manage resources (manpower, subcontractors, materials, and equipment)
• Organize materials, kitted jobs and work orders in preparation of the start date
• Manage materials usage tickets and accuracy of daily reported labor
• Provide sufficient information and instruction to staff to accomplish fabrication
• Measure and check tolerances for accuracy
• Assist laborers as needed throughout jobs to assist production flow and stimulate productivity
• Implement and hold others accountable for daily production goals
• Ensure safety compliance of staff and visitors
• Shop floor organization, maintenance and house keeping
• Collaborate with QC Manager and Production Coordinator on daily progress, issues and successes
• Develop, improve, modify, and follow processes and procedures
• Implement and hold others accountable for daily production goals
• Participate in After Action Reviews (analysis) of completed work orders
• Conduct employee reviews with the Production Coordinator
• Strengthen capabilities through nurturing and developing staff skills

QUALIFICATIONSRequired

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 8 years’ experience in metal fabrication environment
• Minimum 3 years’ supervision/management experience
• Must be able to work as a team member
• Must be able to work in a multi-task environment with interruptions
• Basic Working Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)Relevant technical knowledge and skill in fabrication trades of cutting, forming, welding, and polishing
• Familiar with computer controlled fabricating equipment (Waterjet, Press Brake, etc.)Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings (weld symbols, BOMs, P&IDs, flat patterns)

Preferred

• Fabrication of stainless-steel knowledge
• 10 years’ experience in metal fabrication environment6 years’ supervision/management experience
• Experience setting daily/weekly schedule and goals
• Industry experience in Manufacturing, Food and Beverage, Pharmaceutical and Personal Care products, Process Systems
• Experience installing tanks, pumps, systems, etc
• Familiarity with CNC systems and maintenance of fabrication equipment and tools
• 2D and/or 3D CAD exposure (plotting prints, making redlines, dimensioning)

Desired

• Professional training in management, productivity or coaching
• OSHA 40 Certified
• Ability to use and read precision measurement equipment
• Autodesk suite familiarity (Inventor, AutoCAD)
• Microsoft OneNote
• Global Shop (ERP)

Additional position requirements:

• Ability to travel (by car and airplane)
• Clean driving record
• Pass background check
• Ability to work weekend shifts
• Ability to start shift at 5am when overtime is required

THE COMPANY – STERLING PROCESS EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES, INC.

Sterling Process Equipment and Services, Inc. was founded in 1983 by a team of dedicated individuals focused on customer service. The goal was to apply a wide variety of knowledge and experience to challenges within the food, dairy and beverage industries. This has been the foundation of our success. Our reputation of trust, exceptional quality and service has allowed us to build upon this solid foundation in various ways.

For more information visit https://www.sterlingpe.com

WHY STERLING?

• Sterling stands out because of our culture and Core Values:
  • Integrity
  • Focused on the Greater Good
  • Desire to Learn
  • Attention to Detail
  • Positive Attitude
• Established and stable family-business (37 years)
• Accessible Management that values every employee
• Family-friendly company that offers flexibility and sets employees up for success
• Company runs on EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System)
• Great reputation in the industry
• Company utilizes latest technology, equipment, and tools
• Management and employees are open-minded (open to change and improve), willing to grow and challenge each other
• Great work environment and people who are like family and really care
• A lot of tenured employees
• Opportunity to be part of the growth and have an impact
• Great job satisfaction through working on a variety of projects, with different customers across the nation
• Enjoy what you are doing, be proud of the finished product, and see the accomplishments
• Company offers growth, training, and development opportunities to promote from within

Salary: Compensation commensurate with experience

Benefits: Company sponsored medical, 401k, paid vacation, and seven paid holidays; Dental, vision, long term disability, short term disability, life insurance, AD&D available