Foreman - Upfit/Body Installation

J&J Truck Bodies & Trailers seeks an individual responsible for leading and coaching the personnel engaged in chassis preparation and installation of truck bodies. The ideal candidate will have a good working knowledge of automotive transmission, hydraulics, electrical systems, and welding/fabrication.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Determine sequences, and assignments for work activities, based on work priority, equipment quantity, and personnel skill.
• Monitor work areas and examine tools and equipment to detect unsafe conditions or violations of procedures or safety rules.
• Monitor employees' work levels and review work performance.
• Examine systems and facilities, and analyze information to determine needed installations, services, or repairs.
• Counsel employees about work-related issues and assist employees in correcting job-skill deficiencies.
• Requisition materials and supplies, such as tools, equipment, and replacement parts.
• Interpret specifications, blueprints, and job orders to construct templates and lay out reference points for workers.
• Conduct or arrange for worker training in safety, repair, and maintenance techniques, operational procedures, or equipment use.
• Observes and complies with all the provisions of the ISO 9001 QMS.
• Observes and complies with all safety rules, always including the use of PPE.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Carries out supervisory responsibilities by the organization's policies and applicable laws.
• Responsibilities include involvement in interviewing, hiring, training, and developing employees. As well as planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints, and resolving problems.
• Assists the Plant Supervisor in planning work, assigning personnel, monitoring, and evaluating their performance, and writing their performance evaluations.
• Leads the training, education, and development of department personnel.

Education and/or Experience:

• Associate degree (A. A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; and 5 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Benefits:

• Excellent health insurance plans are available for employees and their families
• 401-K retirement plan with a company match of up to 6%
• Affordable dental and vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company paid short and long-term disability insurance
• Competitive paid time off program