Production Foreman

Fairlead Integrated

$72K — $109K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required.
  • 10-15 years of relevant integration, electrical, or mechanical experience in various manufacturing environments.
  • At least 3 years of experience leading production or technical teams.
  • Proven ability to supervise complex, multi-discipline projects.
  • Strong understanding of electrical/mechanical documentation and quality systems.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and production tracking systems.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and direct integration teams for electrical and mechanical work.
  • Plan daily assignments and optimize workforce utilization.
  • Ensure adherence to safety and compliance standards, including OSHA and NAVSEA.
  • Coordinate with various departments including Engineering and Quality Assurance.
  • Monitor project schedules and implement corrective action as necessary.
  • Conduct daily safety and toolbox meetings.
  • Verify adherence to technical documentation by technicians.
  • Mentor and develop junior team members and supervisors.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive employee development and training opportunities.
  • Promotion of continuous improvement initiatives in safety and quality.
  • Hands-on leadership role that combines technical and supervisory responsibilities.
Full Job Description
Job Type

Full-Time

Shift Type

First Shift

Location

650 CHAUTAUQUA - PORTSMOUTH, VA 23707 US (Primary)

Category

Skilled Trades

Job Description

The Integration Working Foreman provides direct supervision and technical leadership for electrical and mechanical integration personnel. The Working Foreman is responsible for workforce planning, daily execution of work packages, quality compliance, safety performance, customer interaction, employee development, schedule attainment, and successful project completion while maintaining hands-on technical capability.
Responsibilities

* Lead and direct electrical and mechanical integration teams.
* Plan daily work assignments and manpower utilization.
* Ensure compliance with all company, customer, OSHA, NAVSEA, and contractual requirements.
* Coordinate with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Production Control, and Program Management.
* Monitor schedule performance and execute recovery plans when required.
* Conduct daily toolbox meetings and safety briefings.
* Verify technicians are utilizing current revisions of technical documentation.
* Serve as primary technical resource for electrical and mechanical troubleshooting.
* Review and approve completed work prior to quality inspection.
* Mentor and develop Integrators, Specialists, and future supervisors.
* Manage labor charging, productivity tracking, and workforce accountability.
* Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions.
* Support customer demonstrations, inspections, and witness testing.
* Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

Job Requirements

* High School Diploma or Equivalent.
* 10-15 years of integration, electrical, mechanical, shipboard, industrial, or defense manufacturing experience.
* Minimum 3 years leading technicians or production teams.
* Demonstrated capability supervising multi-discipline integration projects.
* Strong understanding of electrical and mechanical technical documentation.
* Experience with quality systems, inspections, and corrective actions.
* Proficient with Microsoft Office applications and production tracking systems.

# of Hires Needed

2

Salary Grade

$72,794.40 - $109,191.60

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