SHOP FOREMAN Details

SHOP FOREMAN

Tool Gauge and Machine Works - Tacoma, WA

Employment Type : Full-Time

JOB TITLE: SHOP FOREMAN - METALS

REPORTS TO: DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

JOB CLASSIFICATION: EXEMPT

JOB STATUS: FULL TIME

JOB PURPOSE:

Provides technical support to ensure production goals of the organization are met. Provides leadership related to Metals Production resources (staff and equipment) to sustain daily operations of the Department. May suggest or implement equipment purchases, modifications or calibration changes that could result in improved productivity or reduced costs related to production. Will report to Director of Operations and collaborate with Supervisors, Leads, and Operators.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Uphold the Tool Gauge fundamentals in all aspects of job performance.
• Manage day-to-day operation of Metals CNC Department.
• Troubleshoot Metals Operation processes to obtain optimal process parameters.
• Ensure cycle times, yield, part quality, and deliverables meet or exceed company strategies to reduce overall production costs.
• Oversee Department Leads, Machinists, Assembly, and Shipping on all Shifts.
• Create all PM entries for new equipment in Unipoint outlining maintenance tasks and frequencies to be performed by Facilities and Maintenance team.
• Develop team members through training or education to increase skill levels and job knowledge.
• Collaborate with Scheduling and Customer Service to deliver according to commitment dates.
• Make recommendations for proper staffing levels to maintain current workload.
• Perform performance reviews for direct reports according to Tool Gauge review process.
• Support production-based KPI measurements.
• Research and recommend upgrades to work spaces, equipment, technology.
• Explore opportunities for Automation in Production Environment.
• Assist Director of Operations in decisions regarding hiring, termination, and discipline of direct reports.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Understand and support Department budget objectives in terms of spending and overtime.
• Understanding of Lean and 5S. Able to participate on Improvement Projects (Kaizen).

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Three (3) years of experience Setting Up and Running CNC & Manual Mills and Lathes.
• Two (2) years of experience programming CNC machines, Mill Turns, and Lathes.
• Three (3) years of experience working with Solidworks, Mastercam, and Esprit.
• Seven (7) to Ten (10) years of Advanced Metal processing in terms of programming, CNC, and finish work.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk and hear. The employee will occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

Work Environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be borne by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work is performed in a factory environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Hearing protection is available and encouraged.