CITADEL FEDERAL SOLUTIONS

Overview

We are seeking a seasoned, hands-on Shop Foreman to lead daily operations across our welding, fabrication, and machining departments. This leadership role requires deep technical knowledge and strong people skills to manage a skilled trades workforce effectively.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise and coordinate the daily activities of welders, fabricators, CNC machinists, and shop helpers.
• Assign work orders, delegate tasks, and manage labor allocation to ensure production schedules are met efficiently.
• Set clear performance expectations and conduct formal performance evaluations for all shop personnel.
• Mentor and develop less experienced tradespeople, fostering a culture of craftsmanship and professional growth.
• Address and resolve personnel issues and conflicts promptly in accordance with company policy.
• Plan and manage daily and weekly production schedules to meet customer delivery commitments.
• Review and interpret engineered drawings and job packets to ensure correct execution of work.
• Coordinate workflow between departments to eliminate bottlenecks in production.
• Track job progress against schedules and budgets, communicating proactively with project managers.
• Manage material staging, tooling availability, and equipment readiness for uninterrupted production.
• Enforce and uphold quality standards across all operations.
• Perform and oversee inspections of fabricated assemblies and machined components.
• Identify non-conformances and implement process improvements.
• Champion a zero-incident safety culture throughout the shop.
• Conduct regular safety audits and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Investigate near-misses and incidents, documenting findings and implementing corrective measures.

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of hands-on experience in structural steel fabrication, welding, or CNC machining.
• Minimum 3–5 years of supervisory or foreman experience in a fabrication, welding, or machining environment.
• Working knowledge of welding, steel fabrication, and CNC machining.
• Ability to read and interpret complex engineered drawings and specifications.
• Strong understanding of AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code and welding procedure compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to manage production schedules and deliver jobs on time.
• Proven leadership and people management skills.
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA safety regulations and shop safety best practices.
• Excellent communication skills for effective interaction with tradespeople and project managers.
• Proficiency with basic computer tools for job tracking and documentation.

Additional Information

• Location: Annapolis, MD (Shop-based; occasional field support may be required).