Searching for a Shop Manager for our Production Department

PowerTec Distribution & Motor Control Corporation•Tucson, AZ

About The Position

PowerTec Distribution & Motor Control Corporation is seeking a Shop Manager for its Production Department. The Shop Production Manager plans, coordinates, and oversees manufacturing, machining, fabrication, painting, assembly, and electrical operations in a shop producing low- and medium-voltage switchgear, motor control centers, and custom electrical equipment. The role manages production personnel and schedules, workforce performance, safety compliance, quality standards, equipment utilization, and on-time delivery. It is responsible for machine shop personnel, electrical technicians, welders, fabricators, assemblers, and production support staff.

Requirements

Strong attention to detail and organizational discipline.
Knowledge of manufacturing requirements and lean planning.
Ability to inspire and motivate a team to achieve goals and customer expectations.
Oral and written communication skills to address varying situations and audiences.
Ability to apply MSHA and OSHA standards.
Familiarity with ERP/WMS systems.
Experience with manufacturing material flows and production support.
Computer proficiency.
Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
Three to five years of experience managing production.
One to three years of experience managing steel/bus fabrication processes.

Responsibilities

Maintain a safe work environment and enforce OSHA/MSHA and industry safety regulations, including proper use of PPE, electrical safety standards, lockout/tagout procedures, and machine safety requirements.
Promote a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
Direct and manage daily machine shop, fabrication, painting, mechanical assembly, and electrical department operations.
Ensure materials and workflow are managed through ERP systems, including material transactions, work in progress, and routings.
Coordinate machine shop workloads and production priorities.
Monitor workflow, labor utilization, equipment capacity, and production efficiency.
Ensure production targets, quality standards, and delivery requirements are met.
Balance manpower and resources across multiple projects and production areas.
Identify operational bottlenecks and implement corrective actions.
Ensure compliance with quality and dimensional requirements.
Support training, coaching, and mentoring for supervisors, fabrication personnel, electrical technicians, and production assembly personnel.
Conduct employee evaluations and development planning.
Promote teamwork, employee engagement, and professional growth.
Support recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding activities.