Shop Foreman

Description

Headquartered in Fort Worth, TX, we build electrical wiring harnesses, specializing in fast turnaround and developmental programs. Founded in 1993, we continue to be a world leader in supplying military aerospace electrical products. Some of our most noteworthy accomplishments include the complete and partial rewiring of military aircraft.

We work hard to be an employer of choice and make our working environment safe, comfortable, family-friendly, and fun. We go the extra mile to celebrate our employees' successes. In addition to competitive compensation, our employees enjoy Fridays off, birthday celebrations, and employee appreciation events.

• Supervise personnel including attendance, labor entry, performance, and adherence to Inter Connect policies and procedures.
• Evaluate, prioritize, and assign responsibilities including job assignments, shop clean‑up, etc.
• Coordinate production priorities with inspectors, testers, and inventory personnel.
• Provide one‑on‑one training and instruction to personnel as needed.
• Ensure the materials, tools, equipment and training needed to efficiently complete each assignment are provided to personnel.
• Evaluate quality, efficiency, and other production issues; develop and implement strategies and processes to improve or correct issues.
• Maintain open, accurate communication with counterparts from other shifts, and with colleagues from other departments including sales, purchasing, engineering, training, etc.
• Conduct regular department meetings.
• Conduct annual performance and compensation reviews for personnel; reprimand and terminate personnel as needed.
• Resolve employee disputes.
• Ensure product is shipped within the customer required window.

• Support company activities designed to maintain the four elements of the quality policy including the initiation and disposition of quality problem reports.
• Be aware of and observe Interconnect policies and procedures.
• Prepare Certificates of Compliance.
• Provide instruction to personnel regarding quality issues; implement corrective action.
• Be aware of, and adhere to, the customer's controlled documents and requirements.
• Be aware of customer‑requested changes; evaluate their impact on production and make adjustments as needed.

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Five plus years experience in the Aerospace Industry Sheet Metal Manufacturing/assembly and/or assembly supervision.
• Understanding of commercial and government requirements for Sheet Metal Manufacturing.
• Computer proficiency including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Quality conscience with knowledge of AS9100 REV. D and ISO
  9001 standards.
• Effective leadership and motivational skills.
• Ability to Run all Machines including CNC, Lathe, Punch press, and Brake Press with Effective Training and communication skills. (Programming experience is a plus)
• Effective organizational skills.
• Effective management skills including delegating responsibilities and managing multiple projects.
• Spanish/English bilingual preferred.