Our client is a modern and growing structural steel manufacturer. They are seeking a full-time Foreman to lead and manage a team of shop employees while ensuring efficient, safe, and high-quality production in a state-of-the-art facility based in Ottawa, Ontario.
This is a hands-on leadership role focused on team management, production planning, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Some of your key responsibilities in this role will include:
- Leading and supervising a team of employees across multiple functions
- Overseeing daily and weekly production schedules and maintaining a forward-looking view of upcoming projects
- Monitoring workflow and ensuring optimal use of resources, equipment, and materials
- Driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, reduce waste, and improve safety
- Enforcing health and safety policies, ensuring proper PPE use, and reporting incidents promptly
- Approving weekly timesheets and supporting payroll processes
- Maintaining accurate inventory tracking and ensuring materials are organized and available for production
- Supporting quality control programs, including audits and corrective actions
- Coordinating training and certification requirements for team members (e.g., WHMIS, First Aid, Working at Heights, Forklift)
- Ensuring compliance with welding standards and maintaining relevant certifications and documentation
- Managing equipment maintenance and ensuring safe operation of all machinery
- Conducting regular performance reviews and providing coaching and mentorship to team members
- Promoting a positive, team-oriented culture focused on accountability, safety, and continuous improvement
- Participating in production meetings and contributing to planning and scheduling discussions
- Ensuring adherence to company policies, procedures, and quality standards
- Troubleshooting production issues and implementing corrective actions
- Maintaining accurate production records and reporting KPIs to management
- Monitoring job hours, productivity, and efficiency, and communicating results to management
- Ensuring proper material handling and storage practices to prevent damage or delays
- Supporting implementation of lean manufacturing principles and best practices
Qualifications:
- Proven experience in a leadership role within a manufacturing or fabrication environment; structural steel experience is a strong asset
- Strong people management skills with the ability to lead, motivate, and develop a diverse team
- Solid understanding of production processes; welding experience or familiarity with fabrication drawings is an asset
- Commitment to health and safety standards and quality control
- Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Ability to work on-site and spend the majority of time on the shop floor
- Tech-savvy and comfortable working in a highly automated environment
Application Instructions:
While we appreciate all inquiries, only qualified candidates will be contacted.
Please send a resume to Melissa Krakana at melissa.krakana@summitsearchgroup.com
Summit Search Group is a fair and equitable search firm. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.
Melissa Krakana
Job ID
City
- Ottawa, ON
Remuneration
Competitive compensation, benefits
Melissa Krakana
Job ID
City
- Ottawa, ON
Remuneration
Competitive compensation, benefits 