General Foreman bei Arcosa

What You’ll Do

• Supervise and coordinate all production shifts to meet daily, weekly, and monthly goals.
• Ensure execution of the production schedule as specified by the Master Scheduler.
• Review weekly production requirements, confirm material availability, and align labor resources accordingly.
• Motivate employees to achieve performance targets while fostering a culture of accountability and respect.
• Lead by example in safety, ensuring all safety procedures and PPE requirements are followed.
• Maintain accurate employee attendance records and performance data.
• Oversee production and inventory data accuracy, including cycle counting and ERP system updates.
• Ensure workstation documentation, forms, and reporting are complete and accurate.
• Lead the Maintenance Supervisor and troubleshoot issues related to equipment and facilities to ensure uninterrupted operations.
• Hold regular departmental meetings to update employees on changes in policies, procedures, goals, and expectations.
• Lead and coordinate the monthly safety committee meeting.
• Lead and coordinate the monthly quality committee meeting.
• Collaborate with maintenance, engineering, and logistics to resolve bottlenecks and optimize plant performance.
• Actively participate in continuous improvement initiatives (5S, Lean, Kaizen, etc.).
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Plant Manager.

What You’ll Need

• Proven leadership experience in manufacturing operations, preferably in precast, construction, or heavy manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience in production processes, equipment troubleshooting, and workflow optimization.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, instructions, and repair/assembly operations.
• Experience with ERP systems to manage production demand, orders, and inventory.
• Cycle counting and inventory management skills.
• Ability to work overtime and shifts, including weekends, as needed.
• Physical capability to:
• Stand and walk up to 12 hours daily.
• Bend/stoop and perform repetitive motions (shoveling, sweeping, fastening) up to 12 hours daily.
• Lift weights up to 50 lbs. regularly.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to lead teams under pressure.
• Proven attitude of ownership and initiative to achieve personal and plant performance goals.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical or leadership training preferred.

Job-Based Accountabilities (JBA)

Safety

• Enforce all safety standards, lead monthly safety committee, and ensure zero tolerance for unsafe behaviors.
• Target: <2 recordable incidents annually.

Production & Scheduling

• Deliver daily/weekly production targets in alignment with plant schedule.
• Target: ≥95% adherence to production plan.

Quality

• Ensure all products meet quality standards and specifications.
• Target: ≤1% rework/scrap rate.

Team Leadership & Engagement

• Lead production supervisors and teams with clear expectations, coaching, and accountability.
• Conduct regular crew huddles and departmental meetings.
• Target: Maintain turnover <10% annually.

Data & Reporting

• Maintain accurate ERP data on production, materials, and inventory.
• Target: ≥98% data accuracy.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify and implement process improvements in safety, quality, or efficiency.
• Target: Lead or participate in ≥4 CI projects annually.