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FOREMAN JOB SUMMARY: SURTECO NA is seeking a Foreman at our facility in Agawam, MA. The Foreman is responsible for the color matching and printing process and is actively involved and responsible for the controlled actions of the entire crew on their shift. The foreman works to improve quality, reduce waste and increase efficiency. The foreman also maintains and controls a safe working environment as outlined by the company safety program. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Responsible for managing and directing a production crew of up to 10 people. Responsibilities include, delegating, training, planning, assigning, directing, conducting performance evaluations, rewarding and disciplining, addressing complaints and resolving problems. Carries out management responsibilities in accordance with the organization?s policies, procedures, and applicable laws. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Direct and coordinate the production team to attain established goals. Provide a safe working environment by following and enforcing all safety guidelines and procedures. Solid understanding of the quality parameters, process and enforcement of standards. Measure, review and initiate process improvements. Strong and consistent color matching and press management. Direct and manage employee training and processes. Work with employees to ensure training is complete and standards are followed. Ability to work under tight schedules, drive projects and improvements. Maintain a positive, hands-on attitude and strong communication skills. Follow the instruction and direction from managers and transfer it to employees. Communicate necessary information to other departments as needed. Recognize your role as part of the quality efforts of SURTECO NA. Lead and instruct team on the quality objectives and how to achieve them. Carry out quality roles and responsibilities as assigned. Follow and enforce established policies and procedures in support of quality efforts. Communicate ideas to leadership for improvement in the manufacturing process. Communicate to leadership positive and/or negative outcomes of quality and detect any barriers preventing success. Support quality efforts via actions and attitudes, including adjusting performance and practice in accordance with Quality initiatives and findings. Perform other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Strong, observational, mechanical, and leadership abilities must be shown daily. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required; or 2 years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Strong supervisory, analytical, and mechanical skills are required. COMPUTER SKILLS Ability to competently use computer systems to record and report information critical to managing our inventories and associated costs. Basic computer skills on PC platforms, word processing, applicable software packages, Microsoft