The Shop Foreman is responsible for managing shop workflow organization and overall cleanliness to ensure efficient operations cost control and customer satisfaction. This role oversees in-shop services such as equipment evaluations and repairs enforces safety standards coordinates with other departments and supports daily operations through inventory oversight and facility maintenance.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Shop Operations and Workflow Management
Direct daily shop workflow reviewing repair schedules with branch management to ensure efficiency and compliance with standards.
Perform or assign evaluations and repairs on customer equipment including batteries chargers and other shop-serviced items.
Prepare repair quotes (including warranty work) in electronic test papers for management approval and customer submission.
Use SAP for quotes sales order processing and inventory transfers.
Ensure warehouse items are tagged labeled and stored properly.
Complete or verify Shipping Check Lists (SCLs) and Receiving Check Lists (RCLs) for repairs rentals and new equipment.
Oversee preparation and shipment of scrap materials.
Inventory Management
Conduct quarterly inventory checks and maintain accurate counts of batteries chargers cells and major warehouse parts.
Coordinate with the Parts Department to order and replenish repair parts and supplies.
Track stock and complete SAP transfers between the parts cage and service vehicles.
Monitor shop tools and equipment ensuring proper upkeep and functionality.
Facility and Equipment Maintenance
Maintain overall cleanliness and organization of the shop warehouse and grounds.
Schedule and/or perform routine maintenance of shop equipment.
Oversee truck fleet management ensuring vehicles are maintained and compliant.
Supervise daily shop and yard cleaning including routine upkeep of outside areas.
Safety and Compliance
Participate in regular safety training and adhere to all safety policies and procedures.
Ensure team members comply with required PPE use in the shop.
Maintain safe working conditions reporting any unsafe acts or environments to management.
Conduct lead and zinc screenings in accordance with OSHA requirements.
Additional Responsibilities
Mentor service personnel in repair practices safety and quality standards.
Assist with shop or facility improvement projects.
Serve as backup for field technicians by performing preventive maintenance (PM) and surveys.
Provide support to the Rental and Used Fleet technician with repairs or coverage as needed.
Handle deliveries and service calls when staffing shortages occur.
Manage technician uniform inventory and coordinate with the uniform route representative to ensure timely pickup and replacement.
Details:
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Minimum: Qualified PowerCare Specialist
Forklift Certification
Class B CDL with Air-Brakes and Hazmat endorsement (or willingness to obtain within set timeframe)
Clean motor vehicle record and insurability
Consent to random drug and alcohol testing as a CDL driver
Annual Lead and Zinc Screenings per OSHA guidelines
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Ability to lift up to 75 pounds from a standing position
Ability to push or maneuver a battery transfer cart with loads up to 2000 pounds
Ability to stand and work for up to four hours without a break
Comfortable working indoors and outdoors in varying temperatures and warehouse conditions (additional PPE provided as required)
PPE REQUIREMENTS
Company Provided:
Safety glasses
Uniforms (laundered by contracted service)
Task-specific PPE per OSHA guidelines
Employee Provided:
Water-resistant steel-toed or composite safety boots with non-slip tread covering the ankle
Annual boot reimbursement available under current policy
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