Cherubini Metal Works, a member of the Cherubini Group of Companies, is looking for a Foreman to join our team in Dartmouth, NS!

We have an outstanding Safety Culture that focuses on the health and wellbeing of our workforce. The desire to be an active participant in our Safety Program is a vital aspect of employment within the Cherubini Group of Companies. We also offer competitive compensation and perks.

Summary

The Shop Foreman is responsible for the safe, efficient, and productive execution of fabrication activities within their assigned area. This role provides front-line leadership to shop employees, ensuring work is completed safely, on schedule, to quality standards, and in accordance with production priorities. The Shop Foreman serves as the primary link between production leadership and the shop floor, driving accountability, workforce development, operational performance, and continuous improvement.

Core Competencies

- Teamwork
- Quality Orientation
- Communication & Time Management
- Adaptability / Flexibility
- Creative and Innovative Thinking
- Decision Making and Judgement
- Planning and Organizing
- Problem Solving
- Accountability and Dependability
- Ethics and Integrity
- Leadership, Coaching and Mentoring

Responsibilities

- Lead and support the shop floor team including fabricators, fitters, welders, operators, and labourers.
- Coordinate daily work activities to meet production schedules and priorities, instructing the team on best practices.
- Promote and enforce safe work practices and company safety standards.
- Monitor productivity, quality, and workflow within assigned areas, ensuring quality of workmanship.
- Coach, train, and develop employees to support team success.
- Ensure drawings, specifications,



and production requirements are understood and followed.
- Collaborate with Production, Quality, Maintenance, Shipping, and other teams.
- Identify and resolve operational issues that impact safety, quality, or production.
- Maintain organized work areas and support efficient material flow throughout the shop.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance shop performance.
- Resolve work problems and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality.
- Provide information for production plans to ensure that production objectives are met.

Requirements

- Several years of experience in structural steel fabrication, heavy manufacturing, or a related industrial or construction environment.
- Previous supervisory, lead hand, or foreman experience.
- Commitment to maintaining a safe and productive workplace.
- Possess a valid drivers license
- Experience with routine maintenance operations
- Highly flexible, with solid interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in a diverse working environment
- Able to work well under pressure
- Strong attention to detail
- Able to deal with people sensitively, tactfully, diplomatically, and professionally at all times

Work Conditions

- Physical ability to lift up to 50lb
- Safety equipment will be required, e.g. steel-toed safety boots, safety glasses/goggles, etc.
- Overtime as required
- Hazards associated with the trade
- Work both indoors and outdoors

Pay: $37.00-$44.00 per hour

Benefits:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Experience:

- Leadership: 3 years (preferred)
- over head crane: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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