As a Production Foreman I, you are responsible for supervising a team of production workers during the entire production process of L.B. Foster products while following standard work methods and practicing safe work habits to ensure production is efficient and safe. Foreman I is expected to be able to cover in different process areas as required. Time balance is 80% working and 20% managing.
- Please note that while this position is scheduled for night shift, new hires will complete training on day shift to support a successful onboarding before moving to their assigned night shift schedule.
Responsibilities:
- Lead safe start meetings and stretching.
- Oversee and ensure all employees are properly trained in production process.
- Planning, assigning, and directing daily production and ensure all company safety, quality and environmental policies and procedures are followed.
- Work with quality and production teams to identify areas for continuous improvement.
- Maintain 5S standards.
- Read and follow plans, material lists and guidelines and apply necessary timelines.
- Examine products to verify conformance to quality standards.
- Assist in manufacturing and shipping.
- Check actual against scheduled production.
- Observe equipment operations and confirm all pre-shift inspections are completed.
- May perform data entry in LBF Automation.
- Other duties as assigned
Education, Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- At least 5+ years of experience in a production environment
- Prior leadership experience, preferred
- Understands 5S process
Skills:
- Demonstrates strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to use Microsoft applications - Excel and Word, and comfortable using a computer
- Demonstrate ability to identify problems within a process and to develop feasible solutions
- Demonstrate ability to prioritize, work efficiently, problem solve and work positively within a team.
- Ability to make decisions using good judgment and discretion
- Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
- Effective records management techniques
- Ability to exert up to 80 pounds of force occasionally, up to 40 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects
Benefits:
- Medical, dental, vision benefits the first day of the month after hire
- Market-leading 401(k) program with company match
- 10 paid holidays per year and PTO accrual plan
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Sick Leave
- 100% tuition reimbursement
- Career development and advancement opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)