General Foreman

Key Responsibilities:

• Directly managing and leading Mechanical Technicians and Hourly production resources
• Collaborate closely with production personnel, managers, and engineers across all 3 shifts to address concerns, resolve issues, and achieve key performance metrics
• Responsible for ensuring daily targets are met using proven managerial techniques
• Maintaining the preventive maintenance program to ensure timely and efficient completion of PM tasks
• Monitoring and tracking top downtime items with permanent corrective action implementation
• Meeting department goals in safety, costs, quality, material efficiency, and production
• Managing Major Maintenance Budget
• Managing Spare Parts and Machine Shop Spending
• Working with external suppliers for quoting and ordering Spare Parts
• Project Planning and execution
• Identify and manage equipment reliability risks that adversely affect the manufacturing process by developing and implementing condition-based, proactive, predictive, and preventive maintenance practices. The implementation of best practices that are aimed at improving our OEE, Uptime, Unplanned Downtime vs Scheduled Production measures.
  
  • Problem Solving (Root Cause Analysis)
  • Thermal Imaging
  • Oil Analysis
  • Basic Equipment Care
  • Maintenance Excellence (DIVA)
• Leading in the development and installation of Continuous Improvement projects
• Computer knowledge in DIVA, WordPerfect, PowerPoint, Excel, Microsoft Outlook, and SAP.
• Preparing and presenting formal presentations
• This role is typically Monday-Friday, although it may include working periodically on weekends if/when needed

• Education: Bachelor's Degree, plus 5+ years related experience or Associate's Degree plus ten years relevant experience required.
• Experience: Experience in a high-paced manufacturing facility is required. LEAN/TPM training/experience is highly desirable.
• Technical Skills: Strong understanding of production processes, quality control, and inventory management.
• Leadership: Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Communication: Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Attention to Detail: High attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Work Environment: This role is crucial in ensuring that manufacturing operations run smoothly and efficiently, contributing to the overall success of the organization