Second Shift Foreman
Reports To: Director of Operations
Direct Reports: Production employees assigned to second shift
Location
Ault, CO – On-site, Full-Time
Position Overview
The Second Shift Foreman is responsible for the safe, organized, and efficient execution of production activities during second shift operations. This role focuses on maintaining a safe work environment, driving production output against daily targets, and ensuring the shop is well-organized, staffed, and running smoothly.
This is a hands-on leadership role that requires active presence on the floor, real-time problem solving, and strong coordination of people, materials, and workflow to meet production goals.
Key Responsibilities
Production Execution & Throughput
- Execute the daily production plan as directed by the Director of Operations
- Drive shift-level output to meet or exceed production targets
- Monitor workflow, identify bottlenecks, and reallocate labor as needed to maintain flow
- Ensure jobs are prioritized and sequenced correctly throughout the shift
- Track and report key production metrics (output, downtime, efficiency)
- Communicate shift performance, issues, and carryover work to leadership
Safety (Primary Emphasis)
- Enforce all safety policies and procedures on the shop floor
- Maintain constant awareness of shop conditions to proactively address hazards
- Stop work immediately for any unsafe condition or behavior
- Ensure proper use of PPE and safe operation of equipment
- Lead by example in promoting a strong safety culture
- Participate in incident reporting and corrective actions as needed
Shop Organization & Discipline
- Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient shop environment (5S mindset)
- Ensure tools, materials, and workstations are properly staged and maintained
- Enforce standards for housekeeping, equipment care, and work area organization
- Coordinate material flow to prevent delays or congestion
- Ensure shift handoffs are clean, clear, and organized
Team Leadership & Supervision
- Directly supervise second shift production employees
- Provide clear instructions, expectations, and daily direction
- Monitor attendance, productivity, and work quality at a practical level
- Address minor performance issues in real time; escalate larger concerns to the Director of Operations
- Support onboarding and training of new employees on second shift
- Maintain accountability while fostering a productive and respectful work environment
Communication & Coordination
- Act as the primary point of contact for second shift operations
- Communicate issues related to staffing, materials, equipment, or schedule deviations to the Director of Operations
- Coordinate with maintenance, materials, and other shifts as needed
- Provide clear shift reports summarizing production performance and key issues
Quality (Execution-Level Responsibility)
- Ensure work is performed according to established procedures and standards
- Identify and escalate quality issues to the Director of Operations
- Reinforce adherence to work instructions without owning the full quality system
- Support rework or corrective actions as directed
Authority & Decision-Making
- Authorized to reassign labor and adjust workflow within the shift to meet production goals.
- Authorized to stop work for safety concerns.
- Authorized to enforce shop rules and expectations.
- Escalates major operational, personnel, or quality issues to the Director of Operations.
Required Qualifications
- Prior experience in a manufacturing or production environment
- Experience leading or supervising teams preferred
- Strong understanding of shop operations, workflow, and safety practices
- Ability to make quick, practical decisions in a fast-paced environment
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Willingness to be hands-on and actively engaged on the shop floor
Working Conditions
- Manufacturing shop environment
- Second shift hours with consistent on-site presence required
What We Offer
Compensation & Schedule
- Competitive hourly wage: $35.00-$40.00 per hour, based on experience
- Full-time schedule: 10-hour second shifts, Monday–Friday (no weekends)
- Second shift: 4 PM – 2:30 AM
- May require overtime based on production needs
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person
