General Foreman - Dogwood Industries LLC

Dogwood Industries -- Who We Are
Dogwood Industries is a steel fabrication company, manufacturing a proprietary line of relocatable structures for industrial and DoD customers. Our mission is to provide leadership and innovation in the design, manufacturing and delivery of prefabricated products that change the way our clients work. The Dogwood team is dedicated to finding creative design solutions to meet our customers' needs.
General Job Description
Dogwood Industries is seeking a dynamic and experienced General Foreman to join the Everett, WA factory. The General Foreman will act as the key link between hourly workers and the Production Manager, ensuring that all production activities are coordinated and executed to maximize productivity, quality, and safety in panel assembly operations and ultimately shipping products on-time to customers. This role is critical in providing supervision, leadership, and direction to the crews, ensuring all workers understand their roles, responsibilities, and expectations. As a key team member of the Everett factory, the General Foreman will be the point person for tactical execution activities.
Duties & Responsibilities
Crew Leadership and Coordination:
- Direct and oversee daily activities of crews to ensure high-quality and timely production of panels
- Serve as the single point of contact for the tactical coordination of all hourly workers, streamlining communication between crews and the Production Manager
- Assign tasks to Assembly Foremen and workers based on skill set and workload to optimize productivity
- Develop and implement daily work plans to meet production schedules and adjust plans as needed to accommodate changes or unforeseen challenges
- Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement among crew members
- Other duties and responsibilities as required
Quality Assurance:
- Enforce adherence to quality control standards and production specifications to ensure all work meets Dogwood's high standards
- Identify and address any quality issues promptly to prevent defects and rework
- Collaborate with the Quality Assurance team to implement corrective actions
Safety:
- Maintain a safe work environment by enforcing company safety policies and procedures
- Conduct regular safety meetings and toolbox talks to reinforce safe work practices
- Immediately address any unsafe work conditions or behaviors, taking corrective action as necessary
Training and Development:
- Provide hands-on training and coaching to assembly workers to develop their skills and improve overall performance
- Mentor less experienced workers, fostering learning and encouraging professional growth
- Ensure all crew members are trained on proper use of tools, equipment, and safety procedures
 
Requirements
- Proven experience in a supervisory or foreman role within a manufacturing or assembly environment
- Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to effectively manage a team of hourly workers
- Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and direct work activities to meet production goals
- Solid understanding of quality control principles and safety standards
- Hands-on experience with assembly processes, preferably in a steel manufacturing environment
- Ability to read and interpret shop drawings and technical specifications
- High school diploma or equivalent; additional technical or trade certifications are a plus.
Physical Requirements/Work Environment
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