General Foreman

Built on Experience. Built for Skill. Built for You.

Keel was formed by bringing together three industry leaders combining generations of hands-on expertise in steel fabrication shipbuilding aerospace and defense manufacturing.

That means when you join Keel youre joining a team backed by decades of proven craftsmanship and real-world results.

We build ships defense systems aerospace components and heavy steel structures that serve critical missions and we do it with pride.

Your Mission:

The General Foreman oversees all production operations and personnel for heavy steel fabrication which may include government ship repair and/or NAVSEA projects. This role manages all aspects of assigned projects from initiation through completion ensuring work is executed safely efficiently and in compliance with contractual quality and regulatory requirements. The position collaborates closely with the Director of Operations Plant Managers Fabrication Project Managers and Fabrication Supervisors to meet project milestones schedules and

budgets

Explore the Depth of the Role:

• Manage all production operations project execution and fabrication personnel for heavy steel projects.
• Manage Fabrication Supervisors and coordinate daily work activities and tasks.
• Plan schedule and execute multiple projects concurrently ensuring timelines and milestones are met.
• Review and interpret detailed drawings shop drawings design documents installation drawings and contracts.
• Ensure compliance with NAVSEA government and company standards including AISC AWS and OSHA regulations.
• Develop detailed project plans including labor material and equipment requirements and implement schedules to meet contractual obligations.
• Monitor project metrics identifying deviations in quality cost or schedule.
• Prepare project budgets monitor job percent-complete and manage change orders.
• Facilitate ongoing communication and coordination with customers co-workers and other company departments to ensure workflow efficiency.
• Enforce company policies quality assurance procedures and ensure adherence to project safety plans in coordination with the Safety Manager.
• Apply sound judgment in managing employee productivity attendance and other HR-related matters.
• Provide leadership mentoring and guidance to personnel to optimize team performance and project outcomes.
• Utilize strong knowledge of manufacturing/production processes techniques and materials to improve efficiency and quality.
• Prioritize tasks effectively and organize workflows for multiple projects.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure project objectives are met.
• Interpret schematics drawings and technical documents to support fabrication and assembly operations.
• Directly supervises Fabrication Supervisors and production personnel.
• Authority to manage workflow assign tasks enforce policies and monitor quality and production standards.

Mission Readiness:

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent in related work experience; technical or vocational training preferred.
• Minimum 810 years of experience in heavy steel fabrication including government ship repair and NAVSEA projects preferred
• At least 35 years of supervisory or foreman-level experience in a fabrication or industrial environment preferred.
• Welding certifications or other technical certifications preferred.
• OSHA or safety certifications a plus.
• Advanced knowledge of heavy steel fabrication processes fitting welding methods and fabrication quality standards.
• Proficiency with AISC AWS and other relevant industry codes.
• Strong leadership organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities; ability to collaborate with various stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple projects budgets and teams simultaneously.
• Strong analytical problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Budgeting estimating and supervisory skills.
• Knowledge of OSHA compliance and other industry regulations.
• Ability to interpret schematics drawings and technical specifications.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook and Teams.

Travel Requirements:

Occasional travel may be required

Physical Requirements:

• May be required to stand walk sit reach/pull/push with hands and arms climb or balance stoop or kneel regularly.
• May lift or carry 50lbs. Weights exceeding 50lbs will require mechanical means to maneuver.
  

Become a part of our Builders and you too can...

Uphold Safety and Quality Standards

Embody Team Spirit

Relentless Customer Focus

Convey Integrity Trust and Professionalism

Execute with Excellence and Velocity

What Keel will build for you:

Comprehensive Benefit Package

Competitive Pay

401(k) Match

HSA/FSA

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Internal Referral Bonus Opportunities

Shift Differentials

Overtime Potential

Paid on the Job Training

Certification Sponsorship Opportunities

Committed to Individual Career Growth

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Need Assistance

If you require a reasonable accommodation at any stage of the employment process please email with details about your request and your contact information. Accommodation requests are reviewed individually on a case-by-case basis. Please note that this email address is monitored only for inquiries related to reasonable accommodation requests.

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