Prefabrication Foreman 1

Prefabrication Foreman 1

Location:

Nashville, TN, US, 37210

The Prefabrication Foreman 1 will be responsible for the offsite fabrication of materials that will be shipped and installed on project sites. This position will also be responsible for leading a fabrication team in a shop environment and overseeing the production of a diverse group of products made predominantly of wood and steel. All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, vision and values of JE Dunn.

• Autonomy and Decision-Making:
  Makes decisions on routine matters, provides recommendations to supervisor and refers all exceptions to supervisor.

• Career Path:
  Manufacturing Supervisor

• Learns and actively participates in all aspects of the company’s safety culture by demonstrating commitment to an injury free environment through individual actions and mentoring others.

• Holds other team members accountable for conducting their work in accordance with the company’s safety guidelines and culture.

• Works with tools to complete specific assigned tasks.

• Tracks and reports units and labor hours, including filling out and submitting timecards.

• Maintains proper care and the appropriate number of tools and equipment necessary to support tasks.

• Leads and monitors safety and security procedures within the crew.

• Understands and achieves crew production goals.

• Establishes crew sizes that align with production goals.

• Documents key information such as activities, productions and crew sizes.

• Communicates with Project Management and coordinates delivery of supplies to production shop.

• Understands and maintains established quality levels associated with duties.

• Reads and understands plans, specifications, shop drawings and coordination drawings.

• Provides on-the-job guidance and willingly shares subject matter expertise in order to support team member learning and development.

• Coordinates preplanning activities for prefab production components such as crew size, schedule, materials, meetings and manpower.

• Coordinates usage of all aspects of production shop resources, including internal and external support.

• Creates and implements safety plans and ensures compliance through use of training, toolbox talks and communication with safety representatives.

• Controls costs in prefab production units through understanding multiple variables, such as task specific reports, production and costs for assigned responsibilities.

• Supports prefab quality assurance/quality control planning to ensure quality for assigned tasks.

• Assists with MOC (Materials and Other Costs) and equipment analysis.

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• Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner

• Communication skills, verbal and written

• Knowledge and ability to use a computer or iPad to complete daily tasks
  - Intermediate

• Knowledge of organizational structure and available resources

• Ability to identify common fabrication materials and shop equipment

• Ability to apply Lean process and philosophy

• Knowledge of self‑perform and labor productivity

• Knowledge of the means and methods of fabrication

• Knowledge and ability to apply lean manufacturing processes
  - Intermediate

• Knowledge of layout skills – Intermediate

• Knowledge of crane flagging and rigging – Intermediate

• Ability to read and understand plans, drawings and specifications

• Knowledge of productivity rates

• Ability to assess and optimize project productivity

• Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, both internally and externally

• High School Diploma or GED (Required)

• Apprentice and/or Vocational/Technical/Trade training (Preferred)

• In lieu of the above requirements, equivalent relevant experience will be considered

• 5+ years commercial construction, manufacturing, or fabrication shop experience (Preferred)

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds

• May be exposed to extreme conditions (hot or cold)

• Maintenance facility environment, may be exposed to varying temperatures, moving equipment, noise and exhaust fumes

• May require working overtime as needed

• Must have reliable transportation

• May require use of respirator

• Must be…