Job Description
Job Title: Shop Foreman
Location: Burlington, NJ
Industry: Custom Fabrication
Job Description
Working under the supervision of the Executive Team, the full-time Shop Foreman is responsible for supervising and managing all custom fabrication projects. This role also oversees maintenance, organization of the shop, equipment, and scheduling.
Responsibilities
- Manage master schedule, determining manpower, equipment, and working hours
- Coordinate workflow between Project Management Team and production employees
- Maintain production schedule, employee certifications, and shop equipment
- Supervise and work directly with shop personnel
- Review work orders and adjust procedures to meet scheduled deadlines
- Attend weekly Production Meetings with Management
- Coordinate material ordering with Purchasing Manager
- Hire, train, and motivate shop personnel; assess employee performance
- Review and approve timecards; maintain time and production records
- Monitor production metrics and report progress to management
- Identify improvements to increase efficiency and overall manufacturing quality
- Allocate crews, resources, equipment, and materials effectively for each project
- Adjust staffing levels and overtime as needed to meet changing conditions
- Provide technical input to Estimating, Project Management, and Engineering to optimize quality and cost
- Ensure projects meet drawing specifications and company standards during all phases of production
- Train and monitor shop personnel in established safety procedures
- Enhance safety performance through issue resolution and employee awareness
- Maintain and improve organization across all shop areas
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in custom fabrication, metalworking, or related manufacturing environment
- Previous supervisory or leadership experience in a shop or production setting
- Strong knowledge of fabrication methods, materials, and equipment
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and specifications
- Excellent organizational and scheduling skills with the ability to manage multiple projects at once
- Proficiency with production management systems, scheduling tools, and Microsoft Office Suite
- Demonstrated commitment to safety and compliance with OSHA standards
- Strong interpersonal skills to coach, train, and mentor team members
- Physical ability to work in a shop environment, including lifting up to 50 lbs and standing for long periods
- High school diploma or GED required; technical training or degree in manufacturing, engineering, or related field preferred
About Theoris:
Our goal is to Fuel Your Career! As a Theoris team member, you join a culture based on people-centered values and an environment that fosters both personal and professional growth. We build long-term relationships with our clients and our consultants. With over 30 years of building strong relationships in the industry, we’re uniquely positioned to make the right connections. This knowledge is used to find the right job placement. Our recruiting teams are experts dedicated to the information technology and engineering staffing space and are highly respected by our client base.