Shop Foreman

• Oversee workload to anticipate, detect, and address factors that impede operations.
• Provide technical assistance to shop staff as needed.
• Perform hands on repairs to equipment as necessary.
• Take customer calls for pump repair, pick-up and delivery, being careful to obtain complete and accurate information required to complete pick-up and delivery runs.
• Prepare Run Sheets for Drivers, check for accuracy before drivers leave the Pump Shop, and follow up to ensure customer runs are completed on time.
• Enforce safety regulations and protocols.
• Meet with management, both formally and informally, to deliver feedback and develop work optimization strategies.
• Implement management’s strategies, as directed, to optimize departmental workflow and operational efficiency as needed.
• Monitor shop supply inventory levels, adjusting and replenishing supplies as needed and within budget.
• Perform administrative tasks such as: Returning incomplete work orders to the responsible party for correction. Monitor ageing shop WIP for resolution and report to management all WIP older than 60 days.
• Ensures safety, cost reduction, and productivity remain priorities in completing work assignments and meeting KPI’s
• Familiarity with ERP software
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of and ability to perform requirements of other jobs in the Pump Shop, including Pump Tech , Anchor Tech , Driver, Separator Hand, and Inventory Specialist, as needed
• Other duties as assigned

• Results and success-oriented mentality, conveying a sense of urgency and driving initiatives to close
• Creative, strategic thinker with excellent organizational abilities
• Detail oriented
• Personable, an ability to initiate and build relationships with people in an open, friendly, and accepting manner
• Passionate about the maintaining employee health and safety
• Commitment to developing a strong relationship with all company personnel

• Education and Training: High School education or equivalent or as deemed sufficient by management
• Technical Requirements: Computer literate; leadership ability; good verbal communication skills; forklift certification
• Experience: At least 2-3 years’ experience, or as deemed sufficient by management

Lufkin’s proud past extends back to the early 20th century when the Lufkin Foundry manufactured railroad and sawmill equipment. The company expanded soon after by pioneering oilfield pumping units in the 1920s. Today, Lufkin is a world leader in its field, providing precision-engineered oilfield equipment, products, and services to customers around the globe.

Lufkin Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.