Shop Manager

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