Location: Everett,WA, USA
Interested in learning more about this job Scroll down and find out what skills, experience and educational qualifications are needed.Description: Dogwood Industries – Who We AreDogwood 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 DescriptionDogwood 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 & ResponsibilitiesCrew Leadership and Coordination:Direct and oversee daily activities of crews to ensure high-quality and timely production of panelsServe as the single point of contact for the tactical coordination of all hourly workers, streamlining communication between crews and the Production ManagerAssign tasks to Assembly Foremen and workers based on skill set and workload to optimize productivityDevelop and implement daily work plans to meet production schedules and adjust plans as needed to accommodate changes or unforeseen challengesFoster a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement among crew membersOther duties and responsibilities as requiredQuality Assurance:Enforce adherence to quality control standards and production specifications to ensure all work meets Dogwood's high standardsIdentify and address any quality issues promptly to prevent defects and reworkCollaborate with the Quality Assurance team to implement corrective actionsSafety:Maintain a safe work environment by enforcing company safety policies and proceduresConduct regular safety meetings and toolbox talks to reinforce safe work practicesImmediately address any unsafe work conditions or behaviors, taking corrective action as necessaryTraining and Development:Provide hands-on training and coaching to assembly workers to develop their skills and improve overall performanceMentor less experienced workers, fostering learning and encouraging professional growthEnsure all crew members are trained on proper use of tools, equipment, and safety proceduresRequirements: RequirementsProven experience in a supervisory or foreman role within a manufacturing or assembly environmentStrong leadership and communication skills with the ability to effectively manage a team of hourly workersDemonstrated ability to plan, organize, and direct work activities to meet production goalsSolid understanding of quality control principles and safety standardsHands-on experience with assembly processes, preferably in a steel manufacturing environmentAbility to read and interpret shop drawings and technical specificationsHigh school diploma or equivalent; additional technical or trade certifications are a plus.Physical Requirements/Work EnvironmentThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to have full range of mobility in upper and lower body, able to reach overhead, able to work in various positions, including, but not limited to, stooping, standing, bending over, sitting, kneeling, squatting; use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance for extended periods of time. Be able to lift, pull and push material and equipment to complete assigned job tasks. Be able to lift 70 pounds. The employee will be exposed to shop elements such as noise, dust, fumes, and odors. This position requires physical activity performing somewhat strenuous daily activities in a primarily production environment. The work environment characteristics here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.Compensation$39.00 - $45.00 depending on experience and qualifications.BenefitsHealth Benefits, including medical, dental and visionCompany paid and supplemental life insuranceShort-term disabilityAccident and hospital insurancePaid vacation, paid sick leave and paid holidays401(k) retirement plan, with employer matchEmployee Referral Bonus ProgramApplicant NotesApplicants must provide complete work history with employer references for last three employers to five yearsAll employees are subject to a pre-employment background check and pre-employment and random drug testing. Due to working in / being exposed to a safety sensitive environment, THC testing will occur as part of all drug screens.LocationThis is an onsite position at the Dogwood Factory at 3200 35th Ave. NE Everett, WA 98201.Work will be completed in a manufacturing setting, primarily under cover.Application AssistanceIf you have any questions or need assistance applying, please contact Dogwood's HR department at (206) ###-#### or ...@dogwoodindustries.com.Equal Employment Opportunity: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other status protected by law.For more information about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, please see this government poster: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.Disclaimer: Although the Company has attempted to accurately and thoroughly describe this position, the Company reserves the right to change the same, including to change, add to or subtract from the duties outlined, within the sole discretion of the Company, at any time, with or without advance notice. In order to meet company deadlines, work in excess of 40 hours per week may be required from time to time.PM22Compensation details: 39-45 Hourly WagePI7b857d50766c-36310-#######5