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Shop Foreman Bridge Machine Shop Ltd
Shop Foreman Bridge Machine Shop LtdThe Headhunters • Port Coquitlam, BC
Shop Foreman Bridge Machine Shop Ltd

Shop Foreman Bridge Machine Shop Ltd

The Headhunters • Port Coquitlam, BC
18 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Shop Foreman

Bridge Machine Shop Ltd.

Contact – Dave Banns – dbanns@theheadhunters.ca

The Headhunters have partnered with Bridge Machine Shop (https : / / bridgemachine.ca / ) to add a Shop Foreman to their growing team. This newly created role is ideal for someone looking to lead daily operations on the shop floor, support a skilled team, and ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest standard.

For more than 45 years, Bridge Machine Shop Ltd. has delivered high-quality industrial refurbishment services across a wide range of industries. They specialize in rebuilding large hydraulic cylinders, repairing heavy industrial equipment, and producing large steel fabrications.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Training

  • Mentor, train, and lead shop personnel to maintain a safe, organized, and productive work environment.
  • Build strong working relationships by understanding team members’ personalities, skill levels, and workflows.
  • Lead by example and assist with hands-on tasks when needed to keep production moving.

Operational Oversight

  • Manage the daily work schedule in Kanbanize and coordinate with the Operations Manager to ensure workflow efficiency.
  • Review incoming jobs to confirm tooling, drawings, and materials are prepared in advance.
  • Collaborate with office staff to maintain adequate tooling, consumables, and materials.
  • Oversee maintenance scheduling for equipment, vehicles, and calibration tools.
  • Identify opportunities to improve production processes and implement efficiency enhancements.
  • Review and approve employee hours, timecards, and labour tickets in Visual ERP.
  • Support the Operations Manager by evaluating job requests, preparing workflow processes, and contributing to cost estimates.
  • Adjust to shifting priorities and urgent work, including early starts or late finishes when required.
  • Customer & Shop Relations

  • Maintain strong relationships with employees and customers through clear communication and reliable follow-through.
  • Address customer inquiries professionally and coordinate with internal teams to resolve issues.
  • Respond to the needs of shop employees and management with a proactive, solutions focused approach.
  • Reinforce safety policies and procedures.
  • Coordinate shop cleanliness and facility maintenance.
  • Perform additional duties as required.
  • The Successful Candidate Has :

  • Journeyman Millwright, Machinist, or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum 5 years of hands-on industrial repair and assembly experience, ideally involving hydraulics, machining, and welding.
  • At least 3 years of supervisory experience, preferably in a jobbing or machine shop environment.
  • Ability to read and interpret assembly drawings.
  • Skills & Abilities

  • Strong technical knowledge of hydraulic systems, machining practices, welding processes, honing, and painting.
  • Proficiency with ERP systems (Infor Visual ERP and Kanbanize considered assets), Outlook, and Excel.
  • Effective leadership skills with the ability to motivate and guide diverse teams.
  • A driven, accountable mindset with a commitment to completing tasks efficiently.
  • Strong work ethic and willingness to contribute wherever needed.
  • Sound decision-making and critical-thinking abilities.
  • Hands-on approach with comfort working both on the shop floor and at a desk.
  • Excellent organizational skills in both physical and digital environments.
  • Working Conditions

  • Industrial shop environment specializing in cylinder rebuilds and equipment repairs.
  • Monday to Friday, 6 : 30 a.m. to 3 : 00 p.m., with overtime as needed.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand / walk for extended periods.
  • Fast-paced environment requiring attention to detail and the ability to meet tight deadlines.
  • Compensation and Benefits

  • Competitive base salary ranging from $110,000 - $115,000 based on experience and qualifications.
  • Comprehensive benefits package.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and skill development.
  • Supportive, team-oriented work environment with long-term stability.
  • Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada. Only candidates selected to move forward in the hiring process will be contacted.

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