Shop Foreman

Job summary

Oversee daily manufacturing operations, production scheduling, quality and safety, and continuous improvement for custom conveyor belt production. Lead and develop shop personnel while managing purchasing, inventory, maintenance, and coordination with engineering and other departments.

Job details

Shop Foreman OnSite - Brampton Reports To: President / CEO Position Type: Full-Time, Hands-On Leadership Position Summary The Shop Foreman oversees the daily operations of our manufacturing facility, ensuring the efficient, high-quality, and timely production of custom conveyor belts. This is a hands-on, floor-based leadership role. You will work directly with shop personnel to solve daily manufacturing challenges, drive continuous improvement, and foster a strong team culture. Your responsibilities will span production scheduling, hiring, purchasing, inventory management, and cross-departmental collaboration. Key Responsibilities Production & Operations Management Scheduling: Collaborate with department leads to plan, manage, and optimize weekly production schedules. Readiness: Verify all order components and raw materials are staged and ready before launching production. Daily Alignment: Establish and lead Daily Operational Reviews (DOR) with department leads to resolve scheduling conflicts. Process Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements to increase throughput and belt manufacturing quality. Safety & Quality: Enforce safety policies and ensure strict quality control across weaving, rod making, and welding operations. ERP Systems: Utilize Industrios ERP for production control and shop floor tracking; ensure all staff are properly trained on the system. Team Leadership & Human Resources Talent Acquisition: Interview, hire, and onboard new manufacturing personnel. Performance Management: Conduct performance evaluations, manage compensation reviews, and handle disciplinary actions. Supervision: Mentor and supervise staff to maintain high productivity and compliance with company policies. Purchasing & Inventory Control Inventory Optimization: Partner with the General Manager to manage inventory levels, preventing shortages or overstock. Procurement: Utilize Industrios ERP to requisition purchase orders, production supplies, and employee PPE. Logistics: Ensure accurate order details for crating, packaging, and shipping readiness. Engineering & Facility Maintenance Engineering Collaboration: Work with the Engineering Department on design requirements for custom orders. Preventative Maintenance: Develop, track, and execute a preventative maintenance schedule for all production machinery. Facility Care: Oversee building maintenance and requisition equipment upgrades as authorized. Minimum Requirements Experience: Proven management experience in manufacturing, preferably with steel wire products or related fabrication. Technical Skills: Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills for machinery and manufacturing processes. Systems Literacy: Hands-on experience using an ERP system (Industrios preferred) for production, purchasing, and inventory. Leadership: Demonstrated success in team-building, conflict resolution, and managing diverse production departments. Logistics Knowledge: Solid understanding of purchasing, inventory management, and supply chain logistics. Communication: Fluent in English with excellent written and verbal communication skills to liaise with customers, vendors, and internal teams. Working Conditions Environment: Active, fast-paced plant environment with exposure to loud machinery and varying temperatures. Physical Demands: Hands-on role requiring physical stamina, including standing for extended periods, walking the floor, bending, and twisting. Schedule: Primarily standard business hours, with occasional flexibility required to meet production deadlines. Focus: Requires high attention to detail, mental concentration, and the ability to manage deadline-driven stress. Benefits & Compensation Competitive salary based on manufacturing leadership experience. Performance-based incentives and commission opportunities. Comprehensive health insurance package. Retirement savings plan. Paid time off (vacation) and holiday pay. Clear pathways for professional growth within the company

What you’ll do

Oversee daily manufacturing operations, production scheduling, quality and safety, and continuous improvement for custom conveyor belt production. Lead and develop shop personnel while managing purchasing, inventory, maintenance, and coordination with engineering and other departments.

Requirements

Requires proven manufacturing management experience, preferably with steel wire products or related fabrication, along with mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills and hands-on ERP experience. Candidates should demonstrate strong leadership, conflict resolution, purchasing and inventory knowledge, logistics understanding, and fluent English communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Performance-Based Incentives
• Commission Opportunities
• Health Insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Professional Growth Opportunities

Listed skills

• Production Scheduling · Preferred
• Process Improvement · Preferred
• Safety Compliance · Preferred
• Quality Control · Preferred
• ERP systems · Preferred
• Team Leadership · Preferred
• Electrical troubleshooting · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Manufacturing Operations Management
• Production Scheduling
• Process Improvement
• Safety Compliance
• Quality Control
• ERP Systems
• Industrios ERP
• Team Leadership
• Hiring And Onboarding
• Performance Management
• Mechanical Troubleshooting
• Electrical Troubleshooting
• Purchasing
• Inventory Management
• Supply Chain Logistics
• Preventative Maintenance

Job areas

• Manufacturing
• Management & Leadership
• Engineering
• Logistics
• Trades

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