Rubber Foreman – remote

TITLE:                       FOREMAN / MANAGER 
INDUSTRY:               MANUFACTURING
AREA:                         United States Area
SALARY:                     open

Our client, 150 years of experience in the plastic processing industry, has asked our firm to source, screen and qualify candidates for this responsible position of FOREMAN / MANAGER.

Summary:    You can reside anywhere in the US.

The Foreman will plan, prepare, and implement installation projects for the Engineering Field Services (EFS) business unit and Company Travel to job sites to walk through potential EFS projects based on Request for Quotation (RFQ) submitted by the customer during quoting stage to estimate labor, expense, material, subcontract and submit to EFS back-office personnel for quote generation; support sales group in customer proposal outline development.

  Essential Job Functions include, but not limited to: 

· Assist the Field Service Manager and Sales team in project leads by maintaining customer contacts to provide awareness of possible opportunities and follow up with customers after receipt of proposal.

 · Prepare resource estimates for management purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work; selecting vendors or subcontractors to determine cost effectiveness and prepare lists of required materials, tools, and equipment.

 · Prepare estimates for subcontract work including, but not limited to, pipe insulation, sheet metal, etc. and ensure budget and schedule are maintained.

 · Plan assigned field service projects to include procurement of manpower, tooling, materials, equipment, and setup of local vendors, including rental equipment, required to complete project.

 · Translate orders into a sequential work schedule; review and adhere to detailed schedule to establish sequence and lead time of each operation to meet forecasted and/or required completion dates.

 · Manage field service projects onsite.

 · Manage, train, and delegate work to onsite employees.

 · Maintain tooling inventory and ensure all tools are in good working condition.

 · Supervise and ensure employees are adhering to safety guidelines.

 · Ensure rental equipment is maintained and returned on time.

 · Responsible for travel itineraries and securing lodging for self and crew.

 · Responsible for securing required manpower and contacting and scheduling of crew.

 · Process and timely submit payroll and expense reports for self and crew.

 · Responsible for timely payment of American Express (AMEX) credit card.

 · Provide annual evaluation of each crew member.

 · Provide weekly reports to back-office.

 · Ensure project quality is maintained per ISO requirements.

· Maintain personal contact with customers to assist with inquiries, problems, trouble shooting, specifications, service and inspections through phone calls, emails, and personal visits.

· Upon completion, site walk-through with customer per project acceptance protocols.

· Performs other duties as assigned.

 

Requirements

 

· Knowledge of heavy machinery mechanical installations required.

· Knowledge of rubber processing machinery and in-plant processes preferred.

· Knowledge of piping system installation, steel erection, concrete demolition and placement, and general construction experience preferred.

· OSHA 10 minimum required: OSHA 30 preferred.

· Intermediate computer and word processing skills, in particular Microsoft Office and Project and AutoCAD.

 · Must have valid driver’s license with clean driving record and passport.

· Available to travel on short notice.

· Ability to effectively communicate, present information and answer questions clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing, with internal and external customers.

 · Ability to analyze data or information by identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.

· Ability to organize, multi-task, plan, set priorities and exercise good judgment in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision while maintaining strong attention to detail.

 · Ability to work independently and in team settings.

· Strong interpersonal communication skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across all levels of Company

· Demonstrate poise, tact, and diplomacy with the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information and situations

Job Qualifications:

• The ideal candidate will have strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills, a positive and professional image, ability to work with all levels of employees, excellent organizational skills and be a self-starter with a high degree of self-motivation and initiative.

• Knowledge of heavy machinery mechanical installations required

• Intermediate computer and word processing skills, in particular Microsoft Office and Project and AutoCAD

• Must have valid driver’s license with clean driving record and passport

• Available to travel on short notice

• Ability to effectively communicate, present information and answer questions clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing, with internal and external customers

• Ability to analyze data or information by identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems

• Ability to organize, multi-task, plan, set priorities and exercise good judgment in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision while maintaining strong attention to detail

• Ability to work independently and in team settings

• Strong interpersonal communication skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across all levels of Company

• Demonstrate poise, tact, and diplomacy with the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information and situations

 

 
If you feel you are qualified and want to be considered for this position, send your resume as an MS Word attachment for immediate review. 

Recruiter’s Comment:
This is a this is a large prestigious international company with opportunity and room for personal and professional development. All of the significant innovations for this industry originated within companies. The Group is backed not only by pooled knowledge from many decades of experience in the industry but also by the interconnected thinking and acting of multiple companies – all of them technological pioneers in their specific area. But they are not satisfied with this, for they are ambitious: they do not want to rest on our laurels but rather repeatedly seek out new challenges and develop excellent solutions. If you can bring a good work ethic and some practical experience along with your degree, you’ll find a good match here.