Foreman - Material Handling - Days (Copy) in Portland, Oregon at Gunderson Marine

To assist the management team with communication, supervision and administration of corporate policies at the shop floor level.

* Direct all employees who are assigned to him/her to perform all work within assigned area

* Interpret company policies to assigned workers and enforce safety regulations

* Interpret specifications, blueprints, and job orders to workers and assign duties accordingly

* Establish and/or adjust work procedures to meet production schedules, using knowledge of capacities of machines and equipment

* Recommend measures to improve production methods, equipment performance and quality of product, and suggest changes accordingly

* Communicate expectations to employees as to make certain they understand responsibilities

* Analyze and resolve work problems or assist workers in resolving problems

* Initiate or suggest plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals

* Communicate deficiencies (i.e. areas needing attention) for correction

* Conduct performance evaluations and make recommendations for merit increases and promotions

* Accurate and timely reporting of hours worked for each employee he/she has responsibility for; hours charged appropriately to the various jobs

* Administer disciplinary actions consistently by monitoring safety performance, attendance, quality of work and productivity

* Monitor workmanship and the quality program making certain that products are manufactured in accordance with applicable company, customer and regulatory requirements

* Review the Gunderson QA manual, on an annual basis

* Fall Protection Training and Confined Space Training

* Basic computer skills

* Must possess conversational English-speaking ability

* Strong written and oral communication skills

* Extensive knowledge of blueprint reading and ABS requirements

* Safety-oriented

* Demonstrated ability to use good judgment

* Strong leadership skills

* Three years of progressive experience within department

*Certifications applicable to assigned area

* Work overtime as required (varies, may require some weekend days)

* Workaround traffic and heavy manufacturing equipment

* Work at heights on scaffolding and ladders, in dim-lit areas, on slippery or uneven surfaces

* Exposure to heat, cold, noise, grease, smoke, fumes, gases, toxic chemicals, and inclement weather conditions.

* Work in confined space, move through manway and tank openings

* Occasionally lift/carry 11-50 lbs and push/pull a maximum of 50 lbs