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Workshop ForemanSurespan • Duncan, BC, Canada
Workshop Foreman

Workshop Foreman

Surespan • Duncan, BC, Canada
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and driven Workshop Foreman to lead our fabrication operations. This is a hands-on leadership role for a seasoned fabrication professional who thrives on performance improvement, Lean manufacturing, KPI-driven results, and developing high-performing teams.

The ideal candidate will bring deep technical fabrication expertise, proven leadership ability, and a passion for building efficient, safe, and high-output production systems.



Key Responsibilities



Operations & Production Leadership

  • Lead day-to-day steel shop fabrication operations to ensure safety, quality, cost, and delivery targets are met.
  • Plan, schedule, and coordinate labour, equipment, and materials to achieve production goals.
  • Identify bottlenecks, slow processes, and critical path constraints and implement improvements to increase throughput.
  • Develop, implement, and continuously refine production lines, workflows, and fabrication processes.
  • Drive accountability and performance at all levels of the shop.
  • Manage shop costs and budgets, track performance against forecast and targets
  • Depending on workload, overtime may be required



KPI & Performance Management

  • Establish, track, and manage production KPIs including:
    • Labour efficiency
    • On-time delivery
    • Scrap and rework
    • Throughput and productivity
  • Analyze performance data to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
  • Implement corrective action plans for underperforming areas.



People Leadership, Coaching & Training

  • Lead, mentor, and develop welders, fitters, operators
  • Conduct performance evaluations, coaching, and skills development.
  • Build a positive, accountable, and safety-focused shop culture.



Safety & Compliance

  • Champion a zero-incident safety culture.
  • Ensure all shop operations comply with OH&S regulations and company safety standards.
  • Lead safety meetings, audits, and incident investigations.



Required Qualifications & Experience

  • 10+ years of hands-on steel fabrication experience, including structural steel and/or heavy fabrication.
  • Strong working knowledge of:
    • Welding processes (MIG, FCAW, SMAW, Sub-Arc)
    • Read and interpret fabrication drawings and weld symbols
    • Fit-up, layout, and production sequencing
    • KPIs and performance tracking
    • Lean manufacturing principles
    • Production line and workflow development
  • Strong understanding of welding certification and quality systems (CWB, AWS, or equivalent).
  • Excellent leadership, coaching, and communication skills.
  • High level of organizational, scheduling, and problem-solving ability.
  • All applicants must be located in Canada and eligible/permitted to work in Canada.


Preferred Assets

  • Production Management Certification or Red Seal Certification
  • Lean Six Sigma (Yellow/Green Belt)
  • Experience with automated fabrication equipment (beam lines, CNC plasma, robotic welding)
  • Experience with production tracking systems
  • Ability to plan and schedule resources for day and night shift


Benefits

  • $40-50 / hour depending on experience
  • Group Extended Health & Dental Benefits available after 3 months
  • Stable long-term career with growth potential
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