Manufacturing Foreman – Du Quoin, IL

With 85 years of experience, MPP Group of Companies is a family-owned and operated business that has grown into a very progressive twenty-first-century firm, with the highest capabilities in production quality, product consistency, environmental compliance, and customer service. MPP Group and Companies are significant players in metal protection plating with locations in DuQuoin, IL and Corsicana, TX. Founded in 1956, MPP takes pride in its customer service and communication programs, which are among the best in the industry.

We strive to attract talent who share our vision and values. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a Manufacturing Foreman (Du Quoin, IL) to join our team.

The Manufacturing Foreman is responsible for overseeing and coordinating daily production activities within the assigned department to support safe, efficient, and productive operations. This position provides day-to-day direction and leadership to production employees, monitors productivity, quality, safety, attendance, and work performance, and helps ensure production schedules and priorities are met.

The Manufacturing Foreman works closely with Plant Management and other departments to maintain production flow, address operational and workflow issues, support employee training and development, and promote compliance with Company policies, procedures, PPE requirements, and safety standards. The position is expected to lead by example and contribute to a professional, respectful, quality-focused, and safety-conscious work environment.

• →Supervise and coordinate daily production activities within the assigned department.
• →Direct employees and ensure production schedules and priorities are followed.
• →Monitor productivity, quality, safety, attendance, and work performance.
• →Provide direction, training, coaching, and feedback to employees.
• →Ensure employees follow Company policies, procedures, PPE requirements, and safety practices.
• →Identify and address production problems, equipment issues, quality concerns, and workflow inefficiencies.
• →Coordinate with Plant Management and other departments to maintain production flow.
• →Assist with investigations involving safety, quality, attendance, or employee performance.
• →Maintain accurate production and departmental records as required.
• →Promote a professional, respectful, and safety-focused work environment.
• →Perform other duties as assigned by Plant Management.

This position provides daily direction and coordination for receiving activities and may assist in training employees but does not have formal supervisory responsibility.

• Leadership and employee supervision
• Manufacturing/production knowledge
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Problem-solving and decision-making
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
• Safety awareness and accountability
• Ability to train and coach employees
• Quality and productivity focus
• Conflict resolution and professional judgment
• Ability to work effectively with Plant Management and other departments

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 1–5 years of manufacturing or production experience preferred.
• Prior supervisory, lead, or Foreman experience preferred.
• Experience working in a manufacturing/industrial environment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead employees and manage production activities.
• Knowledge of workplace safety practices and PPE requirements.
• Ability to read and follow work instructions, production documentation, and safety procedures.
• Ability to work the assigned shift and maintain regular attendance.

No travel is expected for this position.

This position works in a manufacturing and warehouse setting with exposure to forklifts, machinery, varying temperatures, and industrial equipment.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Prolonged Standing/Walking: Required to monitor staff, manage workflows, and inspect lines for \(8+\) hours per shift.
• Reaching & Bending: Frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching above or below shoulder level to handle materials, parts, or tools.
• Climbing: Ability to climb on and off ladders, forklifts, or elevated catwalks and platforms.
• Pushing & Pulling: Moving heavy pallet jacks, rolling racks, or cumbersome equipment across the floor.
• Manual Dexterity: Fine finger dexterity and hand-eye coordination for keyboarding/data entry, assembling small parts, operating controls, and inspecting product quality.
• Twisting & Balancing: Pivoting while carrying materials and balancing on uneven surfaces or in busy warehouse aisles.
• Visual Acuity: Normal or corrected vision (close, distance, peripheral, depth perception, and color vision) to read blueprints, work orders, scan barcodes, and spot product defects.
• Communication: Clear verbal communication (talking and hearing) to instruct team members, coordinate with other departments, and respond to alarms in loud environments.
• Environmental Tolerances: Ability to work in plant or warehouse settings that may involve temperature extremes, loud machinery, airborne dust, and vibration.

This job description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are exclusive standards of this position. The incumbent will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties as may be required by the supervisor.