Shop Manager

Job Description

Client builds and packages diesel and natural gas generators, including Tier 4 Final units, sub-base fuel tanks, enclosures and trailers. We sell to dealers, OEMs, retail and government customers across the US and Caribbean.

Production management

• Run the daily and weekly production schedule set with the VP of Production; assign jobs, set priorities and hit ship dates
• Plan labor, bays and equipment for each build: generator packaging, fuel tanks, enclosures, trailers and controls wiring
• Review drawings, bills of materials and work orders before jobs start; flag missing parts or design issues early
• Work with purchasing and inventory to keep parts and materials on hand; report shortages before they stop the line
• Track every job's status in our ERP system and keep work orders, labor hours and material use accurate
• Coordinate load bank testing, final inspection and shipping with logistics
• Report weekly to the VP of Production on output, on-time delivery, backlog, labor hours and problems
• Find and fix bottlenecks; improve layout, workflow and build times

People and team leadership

• Lead, train and supervise shop technicians, assemblers, fabricators and helpers
• Hold a short start-of-shift meeting covering priorities, safety and yesterday's problems
• Approve timecards, schedule shifts and overtime, and manage attendance
• Interview and help hire shop staff with the VP of Production; onboard and train new hires
• Cross-train the team so each job has more than one person who can do it
• Give regular feedback, run performance reviews and handle discipline fairly and consistently
• Build a shop culture of ownership, accountability and pride in the work

Quality, safety and shop operations

• Enforce build standards, checklists and inspection points so every unit ships right the first time
• Own final quality checks before load bank testing and shipment; track defects and rework and fix the root cause
• Make sure builds meet customer specs and contract requirements, including FEMA and government orders
• Run the shop safety program: PPE, lockout/tagout, forklift and crane use, welding, and fuel and battery handling
• Keep the shop compliant with OSHA rules; lead safety training and investigate any incident or near miss
• Keep the shop clean and organized (5S), with tools and equipment maintained and calibrated
• Schedule preventive maintenance on shop equipment, cranes, forklifts and welders
• Write and update standard work instructions for repeat builds

Growth opportunities

We are growing, and this role grows with us.

• Build the team: we are adding technicians and bringing fuel tank and trailer fabrication in-house, so you will help shape and staff the expanding shop
• Clear path up: strong performers can move to Production Manager or Operations Manager as the company grows
• Shape new products: work on Tier 4 Final diesel, large natural gas generators and custom packages for government and OEM customers
• Paid training and certifications: OSHA 30, leadership training, ERP and lean manufacturing
• Direct access to leadership: work closely with the VP of Production and the CEO
• Performance reviews with raises and bonus potential tied to on-time delivery, quality and safety

Required

• 5+ years in industrial generator, engine or heavy equipment manufacturing, assembly or service
• 2+ years supervising a shop or production team
• Hands-on knowledge of diesel and natural gas engines, alternators, transfer switches and generator controls
• Able to read mechanical drawings, electrical schematics and bills of materials
• Working knowledge of OSHA safety rules in a fabrication or assembly shop
• Comfortable with computers: email, Excel and ERP or work-order systems
• Clear communication in English, written and verbal

Preferred

• Experience with Tier 4 Final engines, paralleling switchgear or load bank testing
• Welding or fabrication background (tanks, enclosures, trailers)
• OSHA 30, EGSA technician certification or similar
• Bilingual English/Spanish
• Lean manufacturing or 5S experience

Compensation and benefits

• Salary: approximately $70,000–$90,000 depending on experience (approximate; confirm against current South Florida postings)
• Performance bonus tied to on-time delivery, quality and safety

Benefits:

health insurance, PTO, paid holidays