Machine Shop Foreman

We have partnered with a Tooling Manufacturing in Ellington who is looking to hire a Shop Foreman with a strong background in Tooling.

Salary range: $80 - 95K

Position Overview:

Our qualified Shop Foreman will have exemplary manufacturing skills, working knowledge and experience on a variety of CNC machines and controls. Ability to read and understand a customer job traveler/work orders, ability to read and interpret mechanical blueprints, prepare and install computer control programs for machining centers, selects, inspects and installs proper tooling, and operates computer-controlled machining centers in a safe productive teamwork environment.

Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, housekeeping, safety, and evaluation of personnel in the Machine Shop area. Ensures that company remains a leader in the manufacture of quality, on-time parts.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work with shop employees and department managers, to organize the work for all shifts in department.
• Work with employees to maintain and improve efficiencies while maintaining quality.
• Leads in meeting and seeking to exceed production goals
• Develop, facilitate training for, and enforce production policies and procedures.
• Inspect work using gaging and inspection equipment to verify conformance to specifications.
• Manages others to comply with company certification/ISO registration needs
• Oversee the presetting process to ensure maximum utilization of equipment.
• Monitor workload and schedules to ensure timely deliveries while maintaining a high standard of quality.
• Interface daily with company ERP system.
• Define all training, machinery, tooling, and process needs of the department.
• Monitor all departmental expenses and accounts against budget guidelines.
• Oversee planning sequences and review time standards for part routings.
• Support and enforce management-directed lean process improvement philosophies
• Maintains and oversees accurate production history for customer requirements
• Meet department and personal expectations for productivity, quality, and strive for continuous improvement.
• Report any machine or process problems or variances to Manager/Maintenance.
• Be able to perform multiple tasks, and manage multiple prospects simultaneously.
• Perform various other duties as assigned by Manager.
• Follow all safety guidelines established by the Company, including proper use of equipment and procedures.

Required Attributes:

• Manages others well by first living a hard work ethic and supporting the needs of employees under oversight
• Communicate pertinent information well with others and is a company/ team player.
• Possess and maintain good attendance. (Regular and punctual attendance is an essential function of this position).
• Previous experience as a Lead/Supervisor, or other leadership role.
• Knowledge of tooling, fixtures, materials and processes.
• History of good work standards, good quality, and team participation.
• Competence in the operation and performance of multiple machine tools.
• Computer skills.
• Ability to inspect machined parts using a variety of inspection equipment.
• Good mathematical and print reading skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Good verbal and written communication skills

Education, Skills, and Experience:

• 5-10 years’ experience in the manufacturing industry with knowledge of speeds and feeds and two years of lead or other leadership experience
• Leadership experience
• Experience with MS applications