Workshop Foreman Job at Surespan Structures (Duncan)

Workshop Foreman

Surespan Structures

Location:
Canada , Duncan

Category:
Manufacturing

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

40.00 - 50.00 CAD / Hour

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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.

Job Responsibility:

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

Requirements:

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

Nice to have:

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

What we offer:

Group Extended Health & Dental Benefits available after 3 months
Stable long-term career with growth potential

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 20, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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