06/12/2013
Job Opening
Job Title: Shop Manager
Department: Ironman Renewal - Norwalk
Reports To: President
FLSA Status: Exempt
Prepared By: Human Resources
SUMMARY: The Shop Manager is responsible for the overall day-to-day operations of the Shop. Is engaged in the repair, overhaul and reconditioning of diesel engines and associated components by performing the following duties:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (other duties may be assigned)
• Performs as central job/contract coordinator for the repair and overhaul of engines and the reconditioning of heads, blocks, pumps, turbochargers, pistons, bearings, gears, valves and other engine components.
• Develops formal and informal quotes for customer. Negotiate with vendors to purchase automotive parts/equipment, materials, supplies and services related to jobs.
• Develops repair/overhaul plan including materials, labor and schedule. Writes job orders & parts requisitions.
• Allocates purchased materials to individual jobs (or to stock). Keeps accurate inventory records, ensures proper counts and reconciles discrepancies.
• Monitors job progress to cost and schedules targets. Redirects overall production shop scheduling to meet customer and contract deadlines. Resolves discrepancies in job progression to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Verifies repaired/overhauled engine performance by witnessing tests and adjustment.
• Prepares invoices, bills of sale and receipts.
• Keeps reports – inventory value, WIP, shipments, order book and job folders.
• Enhances organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Ensures workers receive proper tools, training and instructions. Provides professional guidance, explains company policies and procedures and enforces safety regulations.
QUALIFICATIONS: 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. Exposure to a variety of off-road heavy equipment, automotive and/or truck-related commodities is highly desirable. Good working knowledge of project management, time management and organization. Excellent interpersonal skills.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field from a four-year college or university; or five to seven years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
SUPERVISORY SKILLS: Directly supervises 20 employees in the Shop. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to communicate effectively with customers and with all employees within the organization.
MATH SKILLS: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs and pie charts. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, taxes, commissions, proportions, area, circumference, and volume.
REASONING SKILLS: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
COMPUTER SKILLS: Ability to use a computer running Windows/MS Office, proficient with e-mail, spreadsheets, word processing, and database applications. Experience with computerized MRP/ERP, Microsoft CRM systems and JD Edwards.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
• Lean six Sigma or Six Sigma Certification is highly preferred
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics 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 is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and outdoor weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus, while performing the duties of this job. The employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.
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