Fabrication General Foreman

American Foods Group, LLC • Wright City, MO

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Be responsible for providing leadership and ensuring execution of departmental business plans in the Fabrication area. Interface routinely with peers.
Oversee production operations (Leads and hourly production employees) Oversees Supervisors to provide for day-to-day control of assigned department activities according to prescribed schedules, priorities, operation sequence, and processing specifications.
Responsible for crewing, scheduling, work quality, productivity, and employee training in assigned areas.
Responsible for safety and housekeeping and for proper operation of equipment.
Participate in plant management and operational meetings.
Conduct line meetings.
Update, maintain, and implement documents, records, or product specifications.
Conduct employment actions in accordance with EEO/AA guidelines (hire, selection, promotion, demotion, transfer, termination, etc.).
Evaluate department work performance and take corrective action. Take disciplinary or termination action in accordance with company standard practices and procedures.
Coordinate material flow through various stages of assigned departments and with other departments.
Suggest and/or develop improved processes and production methods.
NOTE: this description is not intended to be all-inclusive. An employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization; these duties are considered marginal

Requirements

• Must be able to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Must have at least 3-5 years’ experience in Fabrication.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Must be able to effectively communicate in English (read, write, and speak).
• Must be able to withstand long periods in cold environment.
• Good computer skills: ability to use designated programs including Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Must be assertive and be able to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to perform consistently, accurate work with minimal direction, and work successfully as part of a team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Encourage and drive professional team building.
• Ability to follow and enforce safety rules, housekeeping, and proper operation of equipment.
• Ability to follow and monitor proper safety equipment usage and safety practices.
• Develop and maintain effective employee relations.
• Display a strong work ethic and a professional attitude and appearance.

Nice To Haves

• Post High School education, associate, or bachelor’s degree.
• Prior Lead or Foreperson experience.

Responsibilities

• Providing leadership and ensuring execution of departmental business plans in the Fabrication area.
• Overseeing production operations (Leads and hourly production employees)
• Overseeing Supervisors to provide for day-to-day control of assigned department activities according to prescribed schedules, priorities, operation sequence, and processing specifications.
• Responsible for crewing, scheduling, work quality, productivity, and employee training in assigned areas.
• Responsible for safety and housekeeping and for proper operation of equipment.
• Participating in plant management and operational meetings.
• Conducting line meetings.
• Updating, maintaining, and implementing documents, records, or product specifications.
• Conducting employment actions in accordance with EEO/AA guidelines (hire, selection, promotion, demotion, transfer, termination, etc.).
• Evaluating department work performance and take corrective action.
• Taking disciplinary or termination action in accordance with company standard practices and procedures.
• Coordinating material flow through various stages of assigned departments and with other departments.
• Suggesting and/or developing improved processes and production methods.

Benefits

• Competitive total compensation package for you and your family.
• Excellent benefit plan. Benefits include: Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flex Spending Accounts, Voluntary Benefits, PTO, 401k, Long & Short Term Disability, Discount Meat Purchase Program, and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED