Manager, Workshop

Everllence•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Manager, Workshop leads workshop operations involving the repair, overhaul, revamp, machining, and welding of turbomachinery and reciprocating engine components. The role oversees daily operations, workforce development, financial performance, quality systems, and safety compliance, while driving continuous improvement and long-term operational success. The manager ensures customer projects are executed efficiently and meet high standards of quality, safety, and customer satisfaction. The role includes directing production schedules, labor, resources, tooling, machinery, inventory, and maintenance; recruiting and developing personnel; maintaining quality and safety systems; managing budgets and operational performance; and supporting customer quotations and business strategies. The manager also develops plans for workshop growth and capacity, collaborates with Sales, and supports global repair and OMNICARE initiatives, new technologies, and operational improvements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, Operations Management, or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
At least 7 years of experience in turbomachinery, rotating equipment, manufacturing, or repair operations.
Proven leadership experience managing workshop or industrial operations teams.
Strong technical background in repair, overhaul, machining, welding, and rotating equipment maintenance.
Experience with SAP and workshop management systems.
Strong understanding of ISO standards, quality systems, and regulatory compliance.
Financial management experience, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.
Strong communication, organizational, and customer relationship management skills.
Understanding of commercial terms, contracts, and operational business practices.

Nice To Haves

Advanced leadership, business, or operations management training.
Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, PMP, or related certifications.

Responsibilities

Direct and coordinate workshop operations to ensure timely, high-quality completion of customer projects.
Manage production schedules, labor allocation, and resource planning to maximize efficiency and productivity.
Oversee workshop tooling, machinery, inventory, and maintenance requirements.
Monitor operational performance and implement corrective actions when necessary.
Ensure effective execution of repair, overhaul, machining, welding, and revamp activities.
Recruit, train, coach, and develop workshop personnel; conduct performance reviews and set employee goals aligned with company objectives.
Support succession planning and workforce development, and foster accountability, teamwork, continuous improvement, employee engagement, and professional development.
Maintain quality management systems and ensure compliance with customer specifications and industry requirements.
Oversee nonconformance report (NCR) management, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation.
Maintain compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 requirements; promote safety and compliance with company safety policies.
Establish and maintain standardized repair and inspection procedures.
Manage workshop budgets, cost control activities, and financial performance.
Track operational KPIs and support management reporting.
Prepare cost estimates and support development of customer quotations.
Monitor profitability, cost of poor quality, and operational performance trends.
Support long-term business strategies and capital investment plans.
Develop strategic plans for workshop growth, capacity, resources, and future business needs.
Collaborate with Sales on pricing strategies, service offerings, and business growth initiatives.
Drive continuous improvement projects focused on efficiency, quality, capacity, and customer satisfaction.
Participate in global repair and OMNICARE initiatives to support best practices and standardization.
Support implementation of new technologies, capabilities, and operational improvements.