Operations Foreman

TRS is seeking an experienced Operations Foreman for a direct hire position within our client’s growing team of professionals in the Chesnee, SC area.  The main task of this role is to supervise, coordinate, and control the safe and efficient operation of the assigned work area in order to facilitate optimal production through the understanding of customer needs and development of subordinate employees. This is a safety sensitive position requiring continuous awareness, familiarity with safety hazards and an understanding of PPE requirements and the ability to adhere to the protocols required.  The job requires work outside regardless of weather conditions.  The shifts are 12 hours and overtime is sometimes required.  The job requires walking over a large area with multiple steps and ladders that have to be traversed.  

 
Responsibilities Include:

• Travel to Spain or Italy once for a week or two within a few months of starting for training
• Hire, Train, Motivate, Coach and Terminate employees when required
• 4 - 5 direct reports and approximately 30 indirect reports
• Assign, supervise, and review the work of crew for designated work area
• Implement production plans according to approved schedule
• Inspect and evaluate work progress, identify problems, and direct remedial action
• Prioritize staff, materials, and equipment to accomplish daily task
• Ensures that operational PM’s are completed per schedule
• Coordinate with maintenance to complete work request
• Train employees on process and safety procedures and maintain safety data for crew
• Personal protective equipment is required on a regular basis, including hard hat, safety glasses, steel-toed boots, and as needed respirator, protective clothing and gloves
• Ability to climb ladders and stairs multiple times per shift.
• Perform other duties as required

Requirements Include:

• Associates Degree along with five to ten years’ experience as a lead or supervisor in an industrial or heavy industrial environment required
• Bachelor’s Degree Preferred along with a history of leadership of an effective team
• Must be able to obtain a passport to travel to either Spain or Italy for training for a couple weeks within a few months of starting.
• Knowledge of supervisory methods and techniques.
• Skilled in resolving day-to-day questions/problems regarding equipment, methods, process, and procedures.
• Skilled in following safety and environmental practices and recognizing hazards.
• Skilled in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.

Background Check, Drug Screen, and Physical Assessment Required. To apply for this opportunity, please contact Tyler Slaten at 864-281-8870 or Tyler.Slaten@TRSStaffing.com or apply online via the link. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.