Foreman - Fabrication

Brandt Industries Canada Ltd is currently seeking a Fabrication Foreman for our Saskatoon, SK location.

The Fabrication Foreman leads and supports the production crew, ensuring welders, fitters, and lead hands work efficiently and safely. This role assigns and prioritizes tasks, monitors quality, and provides training, coaching, and day-to-day guidance to team members. It works closely with management to implement continuous improvement initiatives, optimize shop layouts, and enhance overall productivity. Additional duties may be assigned as operational needs evolve.

Who We Are

Brandt is a customer driven company, privately owned and family run, strengthened by diversification and succeeding through specialization. We operate over 170 locations across Canada, the USA, Australia, and New Zealand.

For nine decades, the people of Brandt have stood shoulder-to-shoulder with the hardworking people that we serve. And really, there’s no place we’d rather be because just like them, it’s when we’re working hard and getting things done that we’re at our best.

Our success is driven by a passionate belief in the unlimited potential of our company and the ultimate success of our customers and we act on that belief every single day.

That’s Powerful Value, Delivered.

What You Will Be Responsible For

• Work in your given trade and help in all areas.
• Read and interpret blueprints or welding process specifications.
• Must be able to read a tape measure accurately
• Operate manual or semi-automatic flame cutting equipment.
• Train, coach, mentor new employees.
• Work under minimum amount of supervision.
• Work closely with managers.
• Work in a team environment.
• Assign work, prioritize work, and work with day shift supervisors.
• Inspect quality and procedures on an ongoing basis.
• Enforce company rules and policies.
• Work with operations and shop management to establish areas and needs for continuous improvement.
• Help develop shop layouts to maximize efficiencies for the entire plant.
• Help establish meaningful metrics to drive improvement.
• Help identify areas that require development of jigs and fixtures to improve efficiencies and increase quality of products being built.
• Identify and support opportunities to eliminate waste and lead initiatives to improve plant efficiency and quality.
• Utilize the appropriate tools and methodologies of lean manufacturing to inspire continuous improvement and operating excellence.
• Assist the Operations and Shop managers in creating and sustaining a culture of continuous improvement.
• Other duties as assigned.

What We Look For

• Minimum 10 years’ of direct work experience in the welding and manufacturing industry.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to think analytically.
• Ability to develop, review, and maintain metrics and quality audits.
• Ability to create and review technical documentation, including project plans, test procedures, and design documents.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Possess high motivation and self-direction, capable of multi-tasking
• Possess a strong attention to detail.
• Possess strong problem identifications and resolution skills.
• Possess strong work ethic and positive team attitude.
• Proven track record of strong relationship building and communication skills with front line production team members, developed through cross functional interaction.
• Post-secondary education in an appropriate field an asset.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation: we offer competitive wages that recognize your skills, experience, and contributions.
• Continuous Learning: through on-the-job training and educational opportunities.
• Opportunities for advancement within a growing company that values initiative and teamwork.
• Comprehensive benefits coverage: including health, dental, insurances, and more to support your and your family’s wellbeing.
• Retirement savings programs: Company matching pension and RRSP programs to help you invest in your future.

When you work for Brandt, we work for you. It’s as simple as that.