Head Shop Foreman​/Lead Installer

The Head Shop Foreman / Lead Installer is responsible for overseeing daily shop operations, managing installation and fabrication workflows, and ensuring all projects are completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with company quality standards. This hands-on leadership role provides direction, supervision, and technical support to shop personnel while coordinating production schedules, assigning tasks, and maintaining accountability across the team. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in truck bed and flatbed installation, metal fabrication, and shop operations, along with strong leadership and problem-solving skills.

This individual leads by example, promotes a culture of safety and quality workmanship, and ensures projects are completed on time while meeting company standards and customer expectations.

• Oversee daily shop operations, including installation, fabrication, welding, and general workflow management.
• Lead and perform the installation of truck beds, flatbeds, truck bodies, accessories, and related equipment.
• Supervise and coordinate fabrication and welding activities to ensure accuracy, durability, and compliance with quality standards.
• Assign tasks, establish work priorities, and monitor employee performance to meet production schedules and project deadlines.
• Provide hands-on leadership, technical guidance, and support to installation technicians, fabricators, welders, and other shop personnel.
• Train, coach, and mentor employees on proper installation techniques, fabrication procedures, equipment operation, and workplace safety.
• Review installation specifications, measurements, layouts, and project requirements to ensure work is completed accurately.
• Inspect completed installations and fabrication projects for proper fit, alignment, workmanship, functionality, and safety.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve installation, fabrication, and production issues to minimize delays and maintain operational efficiency.
• Ensure employees follow company safety policies, proper personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements, and established operating procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient shop environment, ensuring tools, equipment, materials, and work areas are properly maintained.
• Monitor the use of shop equipment, materials, and supplies to support productivity and minimize waste.
• Coordinate project schedules, workflow priorities, and resource needs with ownership and management.
• Communicate job progress, production concerns, scheduling updates, and operational challenges to ownership in a timely manner.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, continuous improvement, and a commitment to delivering high-quality work and customer satisfaction.
• Perform additional supervisory, installation, and shop-related duties as needed.