Foreman and Travelling Installer

Randal Retail Group established in 1981 is a third-generation family-owned business operated out of Batavia IL. Randal manufacturers and installs custom store fixtures signage and graphics. Our team designs and manufactures custom millwork seating and tables nationally and internationally. Randal Retail works with a number of retail foodservice health & fitness and franchise operations.

Description

The role of the Shop Foreman and Traveling Installer is a hybrid role. The Foreman will manage all aspects of shop production reporting to the VP of Operations and the tasks include but are not limited to: management of personnel overseeing execution of schedule supervision and participation in all shop related fabrication projects facilitating a productive and efficient work flow maintaining a safe and clean work environment and implementation of policy and procedures to improve overall shop efficiency and quality. The Traveling Installer will occasionally travel to jobsites by car or plane to lead installation projects if needed. You will install fixtures assign work to helpers receive and unload shipments trouble shoot issues onsite and more.

Keys to success

Organization

Cost conscious

Handle multiple tasks simultaneously

Demonstrate logical reasoning and thoughtful insights when it comes to problem-solving

Must be experienced in running a systematic workflow shop to deliver exceptional quality while maintaining high volume output

Previous Experience In:

Shop management

Reading Blueprints

Machine maintenance

Staff management

CNC machinery

Wood CAD/CAM

Installing millwork

Responsibilities:

Management of shop personnel

Coordinate the necessary project requirements with the VP of Operations

Allocation of duties to shop personnel

Promote teamwork

Oversight and execution of schedule

Manage workload to meet production schedule

Participation in fabrication

Various shop tasks as necessary to lead by example and promote good work ethics

Facilitating a productive and efficient work flow

Monitor and manage material inventory so that work flow is not stopped or impeded

Ensure tooling and machinery is working properly to minimize downtime

Maintaining a safe and clean work environment

Ensure measures are taken to operate tools and machinery safely

Ensure proper safety gear eye protection dust masks etc. is wore by shop personnel

Process job paperwork to the shop in a timely manner to facilitate schedules

Ability to work Saturdays as needed to keep jobs on time

Ability to travel to jobsite for 1-2 weeks at a time

Measure cut prepare and arrange materials for installation

Install cabinetry trim fixtures and related hardware and parts

Mechanical and carpentry aptitude and a strong detail orientation:

Communicate thoroughly with Project Manager(s) to ensure all materials are on site to complete the job and that any issues are brought to their attention as soon as possible.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Company matched IRA plan
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays
• Summer hours
• Company-sponsored group outings

Local to shop in Batavia IL and ability to travel by car or plane

High School diploma or equivalent preferred.

5 to 10 years wood working experience.

3 to 5 years supervisory experience.

Proficiency with CNC routing.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced team environment and have a passion for learning and advancement.

Excellent organizational analytical and interpersonal skills.

Oral and written communication skills with superior collaboration skills and project management.

Ability to maintain open communication across project teams working under tight deadlines with wide variety of complex issues.

Strong attention to detail.

Innovative in finding information and solving problems working cross-functionally.

Ability to work on short-term assignments with tight deadlines while managing multiple tasks projects and changing demands.