SHOP FOREMAN in Bryan, Texas

Location

Bryan, Texas

Job Type

Full-time

Company

Spherion

The Working Foreman works within the department and alongside team members to ensure maximum operational success. Serves as a primary resource for department and is the key communication link to production management. The Foreman must have an excellent working knowledge of manufacturing processes, manufacturing engineering principles and ASME/AWS welding procedures.

Responsibilities: - Assist production management by overseeing team members, scheduling and monitoring work assignments, and setting priorities without continuous supervision. - Conduct efficient team meetings and work with other departments to facilitate the flow of materials to, from and within the department, deliver it to the next person in line. - Visual inspection of welds prior to moving to another department. - Job hand-off review and procedures with welders. - Perform stress relieving per procedure - Responsible and accountable for the teams quality of products or department work including proper documentation (weld maps, weld consumable cards). - Manage distribution of consumables, and inventory of welding gas. - Responsible and accountable for on-time delivery to meet schedules as needed. - Responsible and accountable that all procedures are being followed by welders. - Ensure the training, development and certification of all welders. - Direct effective utilization of staff and equipment to maximize output while maintaining costs, including recommending staffing needs. - Understand and ensure tolerances and allowance of materials, parts and products for department. - Support production management with employee activities including, but not limited to, evaluations, discipline, and PTO. - Responsible for following company procedures to open/close buildings and start/shut down equipment daily. - Perform equipment and tooling checks as required, ensuring preventative maintenance measures are taken. - Support the Human Resource department in the interview process and pre-employment testing of welders. - Maintain a favorable employee relations climate through positive qualified supervision, regular communication and proper interpretation and application of the company policies. - Demonstrate positive leadership through effective communication to all levels of management and team members. - Ability to operate material handling equipment. - Possess a functional knowledge of overall company operations and assigned department(s) role within that operation. - Responsible for achieving good speed of execution while maintaining quality workmanship in a wide range of production activities. - Maintain work area, equipment and supplies in a neat and orderly condition. Conduct regular safety inspections of area.

Working hours: 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Skills: - Bachelors Degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience. - Six Sigma Continuous Improvement experience is a plus.

Education: High School

Experience: 7-10 years

Qualifications: - Must have demonstrated manufacturing management experience with progressively increasing responsibility. Expert understanding of manufacturing processes. - Must have a minimum of 5 years related welding experience and must be able to attain AWS certification in all processes. - Ability to weld in all positions and experience in layout and fit up of complex fabrications. - Must have proven blueprint reading and comprehension experience. - Exceptional interpersonal and relationship building skills; ability to develop professional working relationships; ability to communicate well with members of the public and staff members. - People development skills including training, coaching, mentoring and team development. - Knowledge of quality systems and lean manufacturing standards and practices - Knowledge of health and safety standards and compliance - Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications - Strong problem solving and ability to coordinate, organize and prioritize multiple tasks. - Adaptability and flexibility to shift priorities based on the organizations? needs. - Able to exercise independent judgment and make sound decisions, take ownership/accountability and operate with minimal supervision. - Integrity, professionalism, discretion and ability to maintain confidentiality are essential.

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Spherion has helped thousands of people just like you find work happiness! Our experienced staff will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temp-to-perm or direct hire opportunities, no one works harder for you than Spherion.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact Callcenter@spherion.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

key responsibilities

- Assist production management by overseeing team members, scheduling and monitoring work assignments, and setting priorities without continuous supervision.- Conduct efficient team meetings and work with other departments to facilitate the flow of materials to, from and within the department, deliver it to the next person in line.- Visual inspection of welds prior to moving to another department.- Job hand-off review and procedures with welders.- Perform stress relieving per procedure- Responsible and accountable for the teams quality of products or department work including proper documentation (weld maps, weld consumable cards).- Manage distribution of consumables, and inventory of welding gas.- Responsible and accountable for on-time delivery to meet schedules as needed.- Responsible and accountable that all procedures are being followed by welders.- Ensure the training, development and certification of all welders.- Direct effective utilization of staff and equipment to maximize output while maintaining costs, including recommending staffing needs.- Understand and ensure tolerances and allowance of materials, parts and products for department.- Support production management with employee activities including, but not limited to, evaluations, discipline, and PTO.- Responsible for following company procedures to open/close buildings and start/shut down equipment daily.- Perform equipment and tooling checks as required, ensuring preventative maintenance measures are taken.- Support the Human Resource department in the interview process and pre-employment testing of welders.- Maintain a favorable employee relations climate through positive qualified supervision, regular communication and proper interpretation and application of the company policies.- Demonstrate positive leadership through effective communication to all levels of management and team members.- Ability to operate material handling equipment.- Possess a functional knowledge of overall company operations and assigned department(s) role within that operation.- Responsible for achieving good speed of execution while maintaining quality workmanship in a wide range of production activities.- Maintain work area, equipment and supplies in a neat and orderly condition. Conduct regular safety inspections of area.

experience

7-10 years

skills

- Bachelors Degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.- Six Sigma Continuous Improvement experience is a plus.

qualifications

- Must have demonstrated manufacturing management experience with progressively increasing responsibility. Expert understanding of manufacturing processes.- Must have a minimum of 5 years related welding experience and must be able to attain AWS certification in all processes.- Ability to weld in all positions and experience in layout and fit up of complex fabrications.- Must have proven blueprint reading and comprehension experience.- Exceptional interpersonal and relationship building skills; ability to develop professional working relationships; ability to communicate well with members of the public and staff members.- People development skills including training, coaching, mentoring and team development. - Knowledge of quality systems and lean manufacturing standards and practices- Knowledge of health and safety standards and compliance- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications- Strong problem solving and ability to coordinate, organize and prioritize multiple tasks.- Adaptability and flexibility to shift priorities based on the organizations? needs.- Able to exercise independent judgment and make sound decisions, take ownership/accountability and operate with minimal supervision. - Integrity, professionalism, discretion and ability to maintain confidentiality are essential.

education

High School