Foreman and Travelling Installer at RANDAL WOOD DISPLAYS INC

Batavia, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

30 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Shop Management, Blueprint Reading, Machine Maintenance, Staff Management, CNC Machinery, Wood CAD/CAM, Millwork Installation, Project Management, Inventory Management, Carpentry, Microsoft Office Suite, Problem Solving, Organization, Collaboration, Fabrication, Safety Compliance

Industry

Retail

Description

Description 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 Requirements · 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.

Responsibilities

Manage all aspects of shop production, including personnel supervision, scheduling, and fabrication quality. Lead installation projects at various jobsites, overseeing the setup of fixtures and cabinetry.