EnterSource is a nationally recognized sales, service and installation company, but more than that, we are a team of talented and bright “A” players who are looking to hire more “A” players to our growing business. EnterSource is a company that offers so much more than great pay and benefits. We offer, encourage, and help you craft your own path to greatness. We are headquartered in Shelbyville, TN. We specialize in the installation of in-home service solutions. While we call Tennessee home, we provide services throughout the nation.

We are excited to announce our search for individuals with acute attention to detail with a strong ability to prioritize and execute tasks effectively and efficiently. We are looking for individuals with a keen ability to thrive in a growing and fast-paced environment who have leadership traits and a desire for personal and professional growth. As one of our Installation Professionals, you will have the pleasure of working for an amazing and rapidly growing company with many opportunities for advancement. Our team members enjoy friendly relationships, professionalism, and team atmosphere.

Position Summary:

The primary responsibility of the Production Foreman is to oversee all aspects of work that is completed in the field by Installation Professionals (IPs) while working in alignment with Installation Supervisors, Office Managers, and Regional Supervisors to ensure that productivity meets and/or exceeds capacity. The Production Foreman oversees the daily work of IPs while they are in the field in order to ensure that their work is being carried out per the Installation Supervisor and the company’s plan. Someone in this role will have a direct impact on the production level of IPs and be a liaison between IPs, Installation Supervisors, and Office Managers. Additional responsibilities will include overseeing the completion of tasks with a keen awareness of production, employee safety, environmental impact, communication, and overall field operational efficiency. Someone in this role must exhibit leadership and problem-solving skills and have basic knowledge of premise installations and extensive knowledge of underground utility construction operations including billing codes, equipment, labor skills, safe digging processes and procedures, and OSHA requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plans, directs, and organizes day-to-day operations for IPs in coordination with the Installation Supervisor with a focus on safety and production.
• Ensures that the market meets or exceeds company completion and productivity rate targets based on the current capacity.
• Adheres to and exceeds the company set expectations and responsibilities.
• Maximizes production output of Construction IPs and Premise IPs.
• Provides a field supervision presence on job sites throughout the market on a daily basis in order to ensure acceptable production in alignment with company objectives.
• Works with the Installation Supervisor to develop workaround procedures for maintaining crew productivity during delays caused by other trades, customers, lack of materials, and absenteeism.
• Leads by example and maintains a comprehensive understanding of company policies and procedures.
• Continually builds trust and rapport with IPs, ESS Agents, and Management.
• Monitors quality assurance and ensures installations meet customer specifications and industry standards.
• Completes field audits and quality control tasks including live QCs, field interaction with IPs, and mentoring and molding IPs.
• Promotes and completes work according to company specifications and quality standards.
• Promotes and follows company safety guidelines.
• Exemplifies the highest of conduct standards.
• Promotes company quality, specifications, productivity, and compliance requirements.
• Promotes healthy team morale, performance, and communication.
• Acts as an ambassador for IPs and for the company.
• Acts as the voice for IPs and continually provides a field perspective to management.
• Oversees project plans, objectives, procedures, and performance standards within the boundaries of the company’s mission, values, and policies.

In order to perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Excellent customer service and personnel skills with the ability to lead.
• Ability to interpret and communicate project plans and standards to support staff, labor crews, subcontractors, vendors, and customers with clarity and precision.
• Ability to demonstrate job skills, procedures, and techniques to team members.
• Communicate ideas verbally and in writing to influence decision-makers and report findings.
• Possess a high level of professionalism, accountability, and confidentiality.
• Operate effectively in a fast-paced environment with great attention to detail.
• Critical thinking skills with self-motivation.
• Ability to plan, multitask and manage time effectively.
• Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to make simple calculations and analyses.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Improve and promote quality through innovative thought processes.
• Ability to research and analyze data to identify trends and determine solutions.
• Adept at using technology and basic internal and external computer programs.
• Basic knowledge and ability to use a laptop, smartphone, tablet, and associated hardware.
• Ability to understand the financial health associated with production and the ability to manage the associated cost of the capacity.
• Thorough understanding of applicable billing codes and the work associated with each.
• Uphold the company’s safety culture and lead by example, ensuring all safety practices are observed by all IPs while working.
• Strong understanding of residential construction principles.
• Skilled in the use of basic hand tools and power tools.
• Ability to operate aerial and underground drop machinery.
• Possess a clear understanding of Goal, Capacity, Production, Target, and Completion Rate as they relate to the company objectives.

Education:

This job requires at least a high school diploma or GED equivalent in addition to 1+ years of experience with installations and maintenance repairs in the fiber or telecommunications industry. Preferred applicants have experience in specialized technical courses or equivalent work experience. Prior supervisor or foreman experience is a plus.

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will regularly be exposed to outside weather conditions, small spaces and various heights. They may occasionally be exposed to the risk of electric shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and the specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus. The employee is frequently required to handle a variety of parts ranging in sizes and weights, in addition to pushing, pulling and carrying supplies. Supplies will be moved bilaterally or unilaterally and carried above or below the waist. Employees will regularly stand, sit, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, squat, balance, climb ladders and stairs, and reach with hands and arms. Someone in this position must be comfortable working in small spaces and/or various heights. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally be required to lift and/or move bulky objects, such as a ladder weighing 65 pounds, for short distances. They must be able to load, unload, carry and set up a 24-28 foot ladder in a safe manner. The employee must be able to safely operate a motor vehicle and safely climb ladders. Employee, including any tools and/or equipment that is carried, must be able to remain within the weight requirements of a 300 pound ladder. The employee is regularly scheduled to work 40 hours a week and can be scheduled any day of the week Monday through Sunday, 365 days a year including holidays.

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:

Valid driver’s license is required (subject to verification) with a driving record that meets the company's minimum safety standard.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• Employment with EnterSource is at-will and either party can terminate the relationship at any time with or without cause and with or without notice. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. EnterSource reserves the right to revise or change this description and specifications as the need arises. This description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.
• EnterSource is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.
• EnterSource is a background screening and drug-free workplace.