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Production Foreman jobs are open across manufacturing, construction, food processing, and logistics, from entry-level supervisory roles to senior and operations management, with specializations in quality control, shift management, and lean production. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Welding & Fabrication Superintendent
Locations: Stuart, FL
Reports to: Operations Manager
Status: Full-time, salaried, exempt
Position Summary
We're hiring a hands-on Shop Foreman to lead our Stuart crew. You'll keep people working, keep machines running, keep everyone safe and keep finding better ways to build. This is a floor job, not a desk job.
What you'll do
- Lead, train and coach the crew across laser, welding, grinding, finishing, paint and shipping
- Assign daily work, run shift huddles and hold people accountable for quality, attendance and safety
- Keep jobs moving: jump on stalled jobs, material shortages, rework and breakdowns before they become late shipments
- Troubleshoot, repair and maintain shop equipment: fiber laser, welders, press brakes, saws, benders, forklifts and compressors
- Run a preventive maintenance program to cut downtime
- Enforce OSHA standards and our PPE program; lead safety talks, inspections and incident follow-up
- Help drive process improvement with 5S, SOPs and data to reduce rework, scrap and lead time
- Own quality on the floor: inspect welds and parts, and run first-article, in-process and final checks before parts ship
- Oversee shipping, receiving and floor inventory; flag material needs early
- Keep job, time and inventory records accurate in our ERP (Odoo), including barcode scanning and work-order time tracking
- Give the Operations Manager a clear daily status, act on their priorities and cover the floor when they're out
- Step in to assist the shop in busy periods and/or labor shortages
What you need
- 5+ years in metal fabrication and/or manufacturing production, including 2+ years leading a crew as a lead, foreman or supervisor
- Proven people skills: you can train, hold people accountable and keep the crew on your side
- Strong mechanical skills, including basic hydraulics, pneumatics and electrical
- Working knowledge of OSHA General Industry safety rules
- Process improvement experience (Lean, 5S or similar)
- Solid MIG/TIG knowledge on aluminum and stainless; able to spot and correct bad welds
- Read blueprints and weld symbols; comfortable with calipers, squares and height gauges
- Experience with shipping, receiving and inventory control
- Hit deadlines without cutting corners on quality or safety
- Basic computer skills; high school diploma or GED
- Able to stand all day, lift 50 lbs and work in a hot shop
Preferred
- OSHA 30
- Marine or OEM production experience
- AWS certification or CWI
- ERP experience (Odoo a plus)
- Bilingual English/Spanish
Pay: $60,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in production foreman jobs.
- Three or more years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing or production environment
- Demonstrated ability to manage and direct a crew of hourly production workers
- Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methods
- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification or willingness to obtain upon hire
- High school diploma or GED required, associate or bachelor's degree preferred by many employers
- Proficiency reading production schedules, work orders, and quality control documentation
Tips for Your Production Foreman Job Search
Quantify output metrics on your resume
Production foreman resumes stand out when they show numbers tied to shift output, downtime reduction, or defect rates. Replace vague statements like 'supervised production' with specifics about crew size, units produced per shift, or safety record improvements.
List your certifications above your summary
Certifications like OSHA 30, Lean Six Sigma, or forklift operator credentials are screened early by hiring managers. Placing them in a dedicated section near the top of your resume ensures they're seen before the recruiter reaches your work history.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists production foreman openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by shift type and industry
Filter for the shift structure you can commit to, nights, rotating, or days, and narrow by industry segment like automotive, food and beverage, or plastics. Applying to roles that match your experience area gets you past initial screening faster.
Prepare for scenario questions about line stoppage
Interviewers for production foreman roles consistently ask how you handled an unplanned line stoppage or equipment failure. Prepare two or three specific examples that walk through how you diagnosed the problem, communicated upward, and got production back on schedule.
Negotiate schedule flexibility, not just pay
Production foreman roles often include mandatory overtime or rotating shifts. When you reach the offer stage, ask directly about average weekly hours and how often shifts rotate. Getting clarity before you accept prevents misalignment with your availability.
Production Foreman Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most production foremans?
The most active employers for production foremans right now are Centimark Corporation, Advanced Roofing, and MadeFirst, and the most openings are in Maryland, Florida, and Ohio, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to be strongest in states with large manufacturing and food processing industries.
How many production foreman jobs are remote?
About 0% of production foreman openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting that most production foreman work is floor-based and requires physical presence. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements include production planning coordination and quality systems oversight roles that do not require direct floor supervision.
How do you become a production foreman?
Start by building hands-on experience as a line worker or machine operator in a manufacturing setting. Demonstrate reliability and willingness to train others, then move into a lead worker or team lead role. Pursue an OSHA certification and learn your facility's scheduling and quality systems. Most employers promote from within once you've shown consistent output results and the ability to manage a small crew without close supervision.
Can you get hired as a production foreman with little experience?
Yes, some employers hire candidates into junior foreman or assistant foreman roles with limited supervisory background, particularly in high-turnover industries like food processing and warehousing. Highlighting any informal leadership experience, such as training new hires or coordinating a work cell, strengthens your case. Obtaining an OSHA certification before you apply also signals readiness to take on safety responsibility from day one.
What does the production foreman interview process look like?
Most production foreman interviews run two to three rounds. The first is typically a phone screen covering your work history and shift availability. The second is an in-person or video interview with a plant manager or operations supervisor that includes scenario questions about crew conflicts, equipment downtime, and hitting daily quotas. Some employers add a brief facility walkthrough so they can assess whether you can read a production floor and ask informed questions.
Where can I find and apply to production foreman jobs?
You can find and apply to production foreman jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search for roles that match your industry background, shift preference, and location, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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