Shop Foreman

About Us:

Lee Machinery Movers (LMM) has been a trusted partner for over 30 years, specializing in the installation and relocation of industrial machinery. From single machine moves to large-scale plant relocations, we excel in managing complex projects under the most demanding conditions. Our expertise, commitment to innovation, and unwavering focus on quality and safety have earned us a reputation as industry leaders in machinery moving and industrial solutions!

Position Summary:

The Shop Foreman is responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations in the yard, garage, and warehouse. This position is crucial in achieving productivity, quality, and safety goals while maintaining efficiency.

Onsite:

This is an onsite position that requires the selected candidate to be onsite 5 days per week in Bay City, Michigan.

Responsibilities:

• Receive orders from dispatcher and the estimating team and execute and/or delegate work to employees to ensure that all daily tasks are completed before close of business
• Complete or assist in staging, loading, lashing down equipment, tooling and materials on trucks working closely with dispatcher in preparation for upcoming projects
• Plan and schedule daily work activities, allocate resources, and ensure the efficient flow of projects and tasks to meet deadlines
• Maintain general organization and cleanliness of the shop and yard to ensure a safe, efficient, and well-ordered work environment.
• Monitor and enforce quality control processes to ensure that products or services meet specifications and adhere to quality standards
• Lead by example in maintaining a clean, hazard-free yard and safe equipment operation
• Enforce safety protocols and guidelines and promote safety awareness
• Respond to accidents or near misses in accordance with company incident procedures
• Report any issues with tools, equipment or machinery as soon as issues arise
• Address technical and operational challenges that arise during projects, identify solutions and coordinate resources to resolve issues
• Train and coach yard team members to meet operational standards
• Foster a respectful and collaborative team environment that prioritizes safety, accountability, and service
• Operate forklifts and other heavy equipment as needed to assist with yard activities

Requirements:

• Strong working knowledge of the rigging industry
• Proven experience in shop management or leadership, with at least 2+ years in a similar supervisory or managerial role within the Rigging or Machinery Moving Industries is strongly preferred
• Proficiency in the technical aspects of the industry, including equipment operation, maintenance, and repair processes strongly preferred
• Thorough understanding of safety regulations and the ability to enforce safety protocols
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with employees, customers, and upper management effectively

Benefits:

• Participation in the Lee Machinery Movers Employee Stock Ownership Program
• Company paid Health Insurance with an HSA option
• 401(k) with a Safe Harbor matching program
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays

Explore our website to learn more about our projects, our team, and the exciting career opportunities that await you at Lee Machinery Movers. Join us in moving industries forward, one project at a time!