Foreman - Decks/Bottoms/Stern - 2nd Shift

NABRICO Marine Products is seeking an experienced, safety-focused Foreman to lead our Decks, Bottoms, and Stern production teams on 2nd Shift. This role is responsible for overseeing daily production activities, coordinating employee assignments, and ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with quality standards and production schedules.

About NABRICO Marine Products

NABRICO Marine Products is a leading manufacturer of inland barges and marine products serving the U.S. inland waterway system. Our products help transport essential commodities, including grain, coal, aggregates, petroleum products, fertilizers, and chemicals throughout the nation's waterways.

In addition to manufacturing dry cargo and tank barges, NABRICO is the largest U.S. manufacturer of fiberglass hopper barge covers and produces a complete line of marine deck hardware, including hatches, castings, and winches for towboats and dock facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production activities for the Decks, Bottoms, and Stern departments.

• Assign work, coordinate employee activities, and monitor progress to meet production schedules.

• Provide leadership, direction, coaching, and support to production employees.

• Promote safe work practices and ensure compliance with company safety policies and procedures.

• Monitor workmanship and production processes to maintain quality standards.

• Communicate production priorities, issues, and updates with employees and management.

• Identify and address workflow challenges, equipment concerns, and production delays.

• Ensure employees have the necessary materials, tools, and equipment to complete assigned work.

• Support employee training, onboarding, and development.

• Maintain organized work areas and promote accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.

• Previous experience in manufacturing, fabrication, welding, or a heavy industrial environment required.

• Prior supervisory, foreman, or team leadership experience preferred.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, production drawings, and work instructions preferred.

• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to coordinate multiple priorities and respond to changing production needs.

• Working knowledge of manufacturing safety practices and quality standards.

• Demonstrated commitment to safety, productivity, accountability, and teamwork.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Ability to work in an industrial manufacturing environment while wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE).

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, and climb throughout the shift.

• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials weighing up to 50 pounds.

• Ability to work around welding operations, heavy equipment, overhead cranes, forklifts, and moving machinery.

• Ability to work in a non-climate-controlled environment with exposure to varying temperatures, noise, and other industrial conditions.

• Ability to communicate effectively with employees, supervisors, and other departments.

• Willingness to work overtime, weekends, and holidays based on production needs.

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