Carpenter - Foreman

Grand Industrial and our Delphi location is seeking a Senior Industrial Carpentry Manager with a strong background in industrial construction environments and proven leadership experience.

This role is not a traditional carpentry position, it is a field-driven leadership role responsible for managing industrial carpentry operations, coordinating multi-craft teams, and ensuring all work is executed safely, efficiently.

The ideal candidate has risen through the trades industry, understands concrete formwork and structural carpentry, and can successfully lead projects within regulated environments such as food processing facilities.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and manage industrial carpentry scopes including:

Concrete formwork

Equipment foundations

Structural support systems

Temporary structures (access, platforms, etc.)Oversee crews across multiple job sites and ensure productivity, safety, and quality

Coordinate daily operations with Project Managers, Superintendents, and multi-craft leads

Develop and review cost estimates, labor projections, and material requirements

Interpret blueprints, P&IDs, and project specifications

Track project progress, manpower, and schedule adherence

Identify risks and proactively solve field challenges

Maintain compliance with:

Sanitation and contamination control requirements

Facility-specific safety and cleanliness protocols

Client and regulatory expectations

Coordinate work in active production environments without disrupting operations

Enforce strict housekeeping, material handling, and work-zone separation practices

Mentor and develop carpentry and multi-craft personnel

Establish skill expectations and evaluate trade competency

Support recruiting efforts by identifying qualified field talent

Promote a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement

Provide weekly updates on labor needs, project status, and challenges

Contribute to bi-weekly workforce and staffing updates

Maintain clear communication between field teams and leadership

Required Qualifications:

2+ years in a leadership role within industrial construction

Journeyman-level experience in carpentry or related tradeOSHA 10 or 30 Certification Experience in managing project costs

Proficiency with Outlook, Word, Excel
** Residential carpentry experience alone is not sufficient for this role, but it is welcomed added experience. Industrial/commercial construction experience is required.
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* Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working in food-grade or regulated manufacturing environments

Strong background in:

Industrial job site operations

Concrete formwork systems

Work Environment:40-50+ hours per week (including weekends as needed)
Work may involve travel between industrial project sites in the Newcastle–Logansport area License/Certification:

Driver's License (Required)
Fall Protection Training Aerial Lift / Elevated Work Platform Certification Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Training Confined Space Training Benefits:401(k)401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off Referral program

Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance
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