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A&K Railroad Materials Inc

Production Foreman

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A Production Plant Foreman works with the Plant Manager or Supervisor in scheduling the activities of the employees and team leaders. Meets regularly with the team leaders to communicate anticipated production sequences, to discuss potential production problems, and to provide opportunity for input on improvement of work processes and work flow. Assist in assuring quality and safety of production procedures.

$67,211 / year median in Illinois

+3% projected growth

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Production Foreman A&K Railroad Materials Inc - 3.0 Granite City, IL Job Details Full-time 12 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Opportunities for advancement Qualifications Computer operation Manufacturing management Workplace safety Outdoor work experience Team leadership Computer literacy Safety standards in production Industrial equipment troubleshooting Quality standards in production Collaboration with manufacturing teams Managing manufacturing teams Mechanical troubleshooting Production troubleshooting
Full Job Description Description:
Are you a hands-on leader who enjoys building strong teams, solving problems, and keeping production running safely and efficiently? Do you thrive in a manufacturing environment where you can lead by example while making a real impact every day? If so, A&K Railroad Materials wants to hear from you. For more than 65 years, A&K Railroad Materials has been a trusted leader in supplying new and used railroad track materials across North America. We're looking for an experienced Production Foreman to lead daily rail welding operations at our Granite City, Illinois facility. This is a working leadership role where: You'll guide production employees Coordinate daily work assignments Support quality and safety initiatives And help keep operations running efficiently You'll work alongside your team to troubleshoot equipment, support production when needed, and ensure every shift delivers quality products while maintaining a safe work environment.
Requirements:
What You'll Bring 2-4 years of experience in manufacturing, industrial, rail, welding, or heavy equipment production Experience leading, coaching, or directing production teams Strong mechanical aptitude with experience troubleshooting industrial equipment Commitment to workplace safety and quality standards Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, or Teams Ability to work both indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions Why Join A&K Railroad Materials? At A&K, we believe great leaders lead from the front. You'll join a collaborative team where safety, quality, accountability, and teamwork drive everything we do. Your leadership will play a direct role in supporting critical rail infrastructure while helping develop the next generation of production employees.
We offer:
Competitive pay Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Insurance 401(k) with Company Match Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays Tuition Reimbursement Career Growth Opportunities If you're ready to take the next step in your manufacturing leadership career with an established industry leader, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today! Our application takes about 3 minutes, and qualified candidates can expect to hear from our recruiting team within 24-48 hours.