A shop foreman is the person responsible for the production and quality control of a manufacturing facility.
Shop Foreman oversee and coordinate a team of workers who build products from start to finish.
Shop Foreman may also oversee a team of quality control inspectors who test manufactured goods to ensure that they are working as expected.
The Shop Foreman position requires a high degree of leadership and organizational skills.
Shop Foreman coordinates and communicates information with suppliers, technicians, and managers.
Shop Foreman also monitors inventory, troubleshoots problems, and identifies new processes to improve production.
A Shop Foreman should possess an extensive knowledge of the manufacturing process and should have completed an apprenticeship or technical training program in the past.