Structural Steel Parts & Plates Foreman

Steel Fabrication Shop Foreman
Location: York, PA
Job Type: Direct Hire
Shift: 2nd Shift
Pay: Starting at $39.00/hour, with higher pay available depending on experience
2nd Shift Differential: +$3.00/hour
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Shop Foreman to lead second-shift fabrication operations. This hands-on leadership position oversees employees, equipment, materials, production schedules, quality, and deliveries while helping the shop operate safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities

- Lead, direct, and support shop employees throughout the shift.

- Enforce company policies, safety requirements, and established work practices.

- Oversee daily fabrication activities, including personnel, equipment, tools, and materials.

- Maintain and update production and fabrication schedules.

- Coordinate deliveries and help keep projects on schedule.

- Develop and maintain standard fabrication procedures.

- Monitor quality control to ensure products meet required standards and delivery deadlines.

- Identify ways to improve productivity, employee effectiveness, and fabrication quality.

- Coordinate with other departments and facilities regarding project schedules, product status, quality, and delivery.

- Maintain equipment and facility needs as required.

- Build and maintain professional relationships with vendors and suppliers.

- Monitor shop workload and communicate staffing or production needs to management.

- Maintain appropriate inventory levels in coordination with the first-shift foreman, operations management, and purchasing.

- Determine staffing and work hours needed to meet production and delivery schedules.

- Make operational decisions that support company goals and customer commitments.

Qualifications

- 5+ years of experience in structural steel fabrication.

- Previous foreman, supervisor, or leadership experience required.

- Strong knowledge of structural steel fabrication operations and industry practices.

- High school diploma or equivalent required.

- Strong verbal and written English communication skills.

- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.

- Ability to manage employees, production priorities, schedules, and deadlines.

- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite .

- Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.

- Willingness to work 2nd shift, overtime, and Saturdays as needed .