Workshop Foreman
surespanca· Field
About this role
We are seeking an experienced and driven Workshop Foreman to lead our fabrication operations. This is a hands-on leadership role for a seasoned fabrication professional who thrives on performance improvement, Lean manufacturing, KPI-driven results, and developing high-performing teams.
The ideal candidate will bring deep technical fabrication expertise, proven leadership ability, and a passion for building efficient, safe, and high-output production systems.
Key Responsibilities
Operations & Production Leadership
- Lead day-to-day steel shop fabrication operations to ensure safety, quality, cost, and delivery targets are met.
- Plan, schedule, and coordinate labour, equipment, and materials to achieve production goals.
- Identify bottlenecks, slow processes, and critical path constraints and implement improvements to increase throughput.
- Develop, implement, and continuously refine production lines, workflows, and fabrication processes.
- Drive accountability and performance at all levels of the shop.
- Manage shop costs and budgets, track performance against forecast and targets
- Depending on workload, overtime may be required
KPI & Performance Management
- Establish, track, and manage production KPIs including:
- Labour efficiency
- On-time delivery
- Scrap and rework
- Throughput and productivity
- Analyze performance data to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Implement corrective action plans for underperforming areas.
People Leadership, Coaching & Training
- Lead, mentor, and develop welders, fitters, operators
- Conduct performance evaluations, coaching, and skills development.
- Build a positive, accountable, and safety-focused shop culture.
Safety & Compliance
- Champion a zero-incident safety culture.
- Ensure all shop operations comply with OH&S regulations and company safety standards.
- Lead safety meetings, audits, and incident investigations.
Required Qualifications & Experience
- 10+ years of hands-on steel fabrication experience, including structural steel and/or heavy fabrication.
- Strong working knowledge of:
- Welding processes (MIG, FCAW, SMAW, Sub-Arc)
- Read and interpret fabrication drawings and weld symbols
- Fit-up, layout, and production sequencing
- KPIs and performance tracking
- Lean manufacturing principles
- Production line and workflow development
- Strong understanding of welding certification and quality systems (CWB, AWS, or equivalent).
- Excellent leadership, coaching, and communication skills.
- High level of organizational, scheduling, and problem-solving ability.
- All applicants must be located in Canada and eligible/permitted to work in Canada.
Preferred Assets
- Production Management Certification or Red Seal Certification
- Lean Six Sigma (Yellow/Green Belt)
- Experience with automated fabrication equipment (beam lines, CNC plasma, robotic welding)
- Experience with production tracking systems
- Ability to plan and schedule resources for day and night shift
Benefits
- $40-50 / hour depending on experience
- Group Extended Health & Dental Benefits available after 3 months
- Stable long-term career with growth potential
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the salary disclosed for the Workshop Foreman position at surespanca?
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Where is the Workshop Foreman position at surespanca located?
This Workshop Foreman role at surespanca is based in Duncan, British Columbia, Canada. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Workshop Foreman role at surespanca full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Hourly position. It is posted as a Workshop Foreman role in the Field department at surespanca.
Which team or department does the Workshop Foreman at surespanca belong to?
This Workshop Foreman position is part of the Field department at surespanca. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Workshop Foreman position at surespanca?
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When was the Workshop Foreman job at surespanca posted?
This Workshop Foreman position at surespanca was posted on May 11, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Workshop Foreman
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