Shop Foreman

Shop Foreman

OnSite - Brampton

Reports To: President / CEO

Position Type: Full-Time, Hands-On Leadership

Position Summary

The Shop Foreman oversees the daily operations of our manufacturing facility, ensuring the efficient, high-quality, and timely production of custom conveyor belts. This is a hands-on, floor-based leadership role. You will work directly with shop personnel to solve daily manufacturing challenges, drive continuous improvement, and foster a strong team culture. Your responsibilities will span production scheduling, hiring, purchasing, inventory management, and cross-departmental collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

Production & Operations Management

• Scheduling: Collaborate with department leads to plan, manage, and optimize weekly production schedules.
• Readiness: Verify all order components and raw materials are staged and ready before launching production.
• Daily Alignment: Establish and lead Daily Operational Reviews (DOR) with department leads to resolve scheduling conflicts.
• Process Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements to increase throughput and belt manufacturing quality.
• Safety & Quality: Enforce safety policies and ensure strict quality control across weaving, rod making, and welding operations.
• ERP Systems: Utilize Industrios ERP for production control and shop floor tracking; ensure all staff are properly trained on the system.

Team Leadership & Human Resources

• Talent Acquisition: Interview, hire, and onboard new manufacturing personnel.
• Performance Management: Conduct performance evaluations, manage compensation reviews, and handle disciplinary actions.
• Supervision: Mentor and supervise staff to maintain high productivity and compliance with company policies.

Purchasing & Inventory Control

• Inventory Optimization: Partner with the General Manager to manage inventory levels, preventing shortages or overstock.
• Procurement: Utilize Industrios ERP to requisition purchase orders, production supplies, and employee PPE.
• Logistics: Ensure accurate order details for crating, packaging, and shipping readiness.

Engineering & Facility Maintenance

• Engineering Collaboration: Work with the Engineering Department on design requirements for custom orders.
• Preventative Maintenance: Develop, track, and execute a preventative maintenance schedule for all production machinery.
• Facility Care: Oversee building maintenance and requisition equipment upgrades as authorized.

Minimum Requirements

• Experience: Proven management experience in manufacturing, preferably with steel wire products or related fabrication.
• Technical Skills: Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills for machinery and manufacturing processes.
• Systems Literacy: Hands-on experience using an ERP system (Industrios preferred) for production, purchasing, and inventory.
• Leadership: Demonstrated success in team-building, conflict resolution, and managing diverse production departments.
• Logistics Knowledge: Solid understanding of purchasing, inventory management, and supply chain logistics.
• Communication: Fluent in English with excellent written and verbal communication skills to liaise with customers, vendors, and internal teams.

Working Conditions

• Environment: Active, fast-paced plant environment with exposure to loud machinery and varying temperatures.
• Physical Demands: Hands-on role requiring physical stamina, including standing for extended periods, walking the floor, bending, and twisting.
• Schedule: Primarily standard business hours, with occasional flexibility required to meet production deadlines.
• Focus: Requires high attention to detail, mental concentration, and the ability to manage deadline-driven stress.

Benefits & Compensation

• Competitive salary based on manufacturing leadership experience.
• Performance-based incentives and commission opportunities.
• Comprehensive health insurance package.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Paid time off (vacation) and holiday pay.
• Clear pathways for professional growth within the company