Manufacturing Foreman - 1st Shift

Manufacturing Foreman - 1st Shift

Service Wire is a premier manufacturer of industrial, utility, and commercial wire and cable. Our regional manufacturing location in Phoenix is seeking a conscientious and team-oriented Manufacturing Foreman to join our organization in this full-time position. The Foreman coordinates and manages the work activities of personnel in the department. They work collaboratively with other department leaders to ensure production or distribution material flow by planning, assigning, and assisting the work, safety, productivity, and training of their work group.

Must be able to work first shift (7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Organizes, leads, and trains employees to complete projects within established guidelines and timeframe
• Communicates and executes plans in regard to material flow, planning, assigning, and directing work by coordinating operations and activities within or between departments
• Enforces company safety policies and procedures while ensuring work areas are clean and orderly
• Regularly communicates with maintenance staff about preventative repairs and maintenance troubleshooting
• Assists with on-the-floor training and development of department personnel
• Provides input and recommendations with respect to personnel matters including hiring, firing, discipline, promotion, demotion, etc.
• Confers with department leaders and management to resolve work problems, complaints, or grievances
• Ensures adherence to quality and industry mandates by inspecting materials, products, or equipment by detecting defects or malfunctions
• Inspects and reviews all daily data reporting for accuracy and resolves discrepancies as needed
• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

• Two years related industrial experience or equivalent training
• Leadership experience is required
• Demonstrate strong math and measuring skills
• Ability to read, comprehend, and respond to general instructions, direction, and correspondence, both oral and written
• Ability to work cooperatively with members of various departments
• Ability to effectively convey information and directions to others, both oral and written
• Basic familiarity with Microsoft office programs and related product

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Personal protective equipment is required
• Continuous participation in company safety training
• Company forklift operation and certification

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Work environment is comparable to outdoor temperatures
• Regularly stands, bends, and reaches for extended periods
• Regularly moves about the facility
• Regularly lifts and moves materials up to 50 pounds
• Occasionally required to move up to 100 pounds by pushing, pulling, or sliding material. Assistance provided as needed.
• Visual inspection of material quality required.