Depending on the job, a foreman may be responsible for tracking inventory and initiating requisitions for needed parts or supplies. The foreman must often prepare progress or production reports, schedule downtime for routine maintenance or provide estimates on production output. As most foremen are trained on the job, they may be responsible for training new workers. They typically perform initial quality inspections to ensure that work or production is progressing satisfactorily. A foreman may also be the preliminary contact for work-related issues that employees may have, such as requests to take leave time or questions ab