Processing Foreman

Company Overview
JGM is a national, self-perform industrial contractor and structural steel fabricator, built to take on the fast-track, high-complexity projects other companies turn away. Founded in 2001 and still family-led today, JGM operates AISC- and ASME-certified fabrication shops in Coatesville and Sinking Spring, PA, plus a national Construction Services team performing erection, rigging, hauling, and industrial construction for Fortune 500 clients across power generation, pharmaceutical, mining, steel and metals, infrastructure, and manufacturing.
We don't subcontract our workforce. We build it, direct-hire, from the shop floor to the field to the front office. Safety comes first in every role at JGM, not just on the job site, because taking care of our people is something we'll never compromise on. With real apprenticeship and leadership programs behind every role, JGM offers more than a job: it's a career with a company where family is our foundation and whatever it takes is how we get it done.
Position Overview
At JGM, a Processing Foreman is primarily focused on working with and through their crew of Operators by building and maintaining strong working relationships. The Processing Foreman creates a positive, disciplined work environment aligned with JGM values and maintains clear, consistent communication with the Plant Superintendent and leadership regarding needs and constraints.
This role owns the processing operation, from equipment scheduling and uptime to programming, quality, and crew development, ensuring material moves through the shop safely, accurately, and on schedule. The Processing Foreman is expected to lead with a lean mindset: eliminating waste, standardizing the best-known method, and improving flow a little every day.
Our Processing Foreman must be genuinely interested in the needs of management, their crew, and our clients, in an environment that is fast paced but never at the sacrifice of best-in-class safety and quality standards.
You'll lead a crew running a modern, crane-served processing bay with industry-leading CNC drilling, cutting, coping, and plate processing equipment.
Responsibilities
Create and maintain a positive, disciplined work environment aligned with JGM's values, leading by example on safety, housekeeping, and discipline at the machines
Maintain clear communication with the Plant Superintendent and leadership on processing needs, constraints, and priorities
Maintain deep knowledge of processing capabilities, systems, and quality requirements; verify output meets specifications and drive first-piece discipline on every run
Operate and troubleshoot processing/CNC equipment across the plant, rotating across systems and leading complex setups and crew troubleshooting
Maintain a working understanding of Tekla / PowerFab (P2) equipment software and train the team on its use
Ensure gages and check tools are in date and used correctly to support calibration discipline
Plan consumables and coordinate preventive maintenance to protect uptime; schedule equipment to meet fabrication demand while protecting runtime efficiency targets
Work with programming to improve cycle/run time and reduce waste and scrap
Apply lean principles (5S, standard work, waste elimination) to drive continuous improvement; own downtime tracking and lead root-cause corrective action for repeat issues
Develop and coach Operators, standardizing best practices across shifts and maintaining accountability and morale
Support production planning with accurate capacity and constraint input; update SOPs and checklists as processes improve and train the team accordingly
Ensure the crew follows daily pre-task plans/JHAs, PPE requirements, and LOTO, hot work, and lifting/rigging rules; champion the Good Catch program and a no-blame safety culture
Enforce all safety regulations and company policies, working with the Health & Safety Manager as needed
Assist in staffing and interviewing new Operators and processing personnel
Enforce shop housekeeping rules and keep the processing bay organized
Perform equipment operations as necessary
Schedule
Monday–Friday, 5:00 AM–3:30 PM
Due to strong demand right now, the shop runs 5:00 AM–5:30 PM every other week — extra hours mean extra pay
Saturday shifts available if you want to pick up additional overtime — completely optional
Qualifications
Minimum of 5 years of managerial/supervisory experience in a fabrication or processing shop environment
Working understanding of Tekla / PowerFab (P2) equipment software, with the ability to train others
Demonstrated knowledge of structural fabrication and processing equipment capabilities
OSHA 10 certification
Ability to motivate a crew while staying aware of and responsive to their needs and concerns
Desire to learn and ability to teach and develop others
Close, friendly follow-up style to ensure high-quality standards and continued team development
Ability to closely follow guidelines, structure, and established policies
A "how can I help you?" attitude with a willingness to roll up your sleeves when necessary
Preferred Qualifications
5–10 years of experience in fabrication/processing, overseeing 5–15 operators, helpers, and/or apprentices
Working knowledge of lean manufacturing/management practices (5S, standard work, visual management, waste reduction, kaizen), with a track record of driving measurable improvement on the floor
Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
OSHA 30 certification, or in progress per company plan
Physical Requirements
The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Prolonged walking, standing, sitting, bending, squatting, stooping, climbing, reaching, grasping, and pushing/pulling
Regularly lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
Work in various weather conditions and temperatures
Climb stepladders, extension ladders, and stairs, and work from a raised platform
Operate tools and processing equipment properly and safely
Maintain regular mental and visual attention with manual coordination
Regularly use hands and fingers to assemble, connect, or operate processing equipment
Benefits & JGM Perks
JGM offers a competitive wage and benefits package:
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO) & Holidays
401(k) with Company Match up to 3.5%
$15,000 Company-Paid Life Insurance Policy, with the option to purchase additional coverage
Short- and Long-Term Disability
Generous Employee Referral Program
Training and Continuing Education
Free Lunch Every Other Friday
$5 Daily Preloaded Vending Card
Annual Boot Truck with Generous Allowance

Employment type
Full-Time

Work arrangement
No