Position Title: Shop Manager
Job Category: Operations
Location Carencro, Louisiana
Description:
New Tech Global is looking for a Shop Manager for a client in the Carencro, LA area.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Plan, schedule, and manage shop projects from initiation to completion, delivering projects on time, on task and on budget.
- Serve as the primary point of contact between internal teams, vendors, and clients.
- Review technical drawings, specifications, and work orders to ensure project requirements are understood and met.
- Track project progress and adjust schedules and resources as needed.
- Conduct regular meetings with shop teams to monitor status, address issues, and drive accountability.
- Ensure compliance with safety standards and quality control procedures.
- Resolve conflicts or delays quickly and effectively.
- Fast-paced, hands-on environment requiring regular interaction with shop staff and leadership.
- Identify areas for process improvement and assist in developing more efficient workflows.
- Provide specific guidance and leadership to foreman working on a variety of jobs
- Provide onsite leadership performing skilled tasks including all levels of maintenance, repairs, and overhauls on a wide variety of natural gas engines and compressors
- Continually hone and develop skills in line with technological advances in the industry
- Able to work in a team environment as a contributing team member and capable of working alone when required
Requirements:
- Strong knowledge of production processes, tools, and machinery relevant to the industry.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and specifications.
- Exceptional organizational and time-management skills.
- Strong leadership and communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Proficient in project management software (e.g., Microsoft Project, or equivalent).
- Ability to multitask and manage several projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.
- Possess basic knowledge of compression and power generation equipment
- Willing to travel for customer meetings
- Willing to work necessary hours as work load requires
- Required to pass all drug-related and background testing
- Attend training and leadership classes and/or seminars as required
Education and/or Experience:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Formal vocational training preferred
- Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Industrial Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field
- PMP certification or similar credentials.
- Experience with lean manufacturing or continuous improvement methodologies.
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