Shop Manager

Lonestar Electric Supply Partners•Houston, TX

About The Position

Lonestar Electric Supply is seeking an experienced and motivated Shop Manager to lead electrical assembly and production operations. The Shop Manager oversees daily shop activities, coordinates production schedules, develops employees, and ensures products are built accurately, efficiently, on time, and to exceptional quality standards. The role calls for experience in an electrical, manufacturing, assembly, or industrial production environment, knowledge of quality and safety standards, and proven leadership abilities. The position leads production personnel and serves as a technical resource, coordinating with engineering, sales, purchasing, operations, and customers to support successful project execution. It also maintains production, quality, safety, and inventory processes and drives continuous improvement. Additional duties may be assigned as needed to meet business objectives.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Experience in electrical assembly, manufacturing, industrial production, fabrication, or a related environment.
Previous leadership, supervisory, lead, or management experience, including training, coaching, and developing employees.
Strong knowledge of electrical components, wiring practices, assembly methods, testing procedures, and production processes.
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, assembly drawings, blueprints, and technical specifications.
Experience managing production schedules, work orders, resources, and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong understanding of quality control principles, inspection methods, continuous improvement practices, and customer quality expectations.
Proven troubleshooting, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
Excellent organizational, planning, and communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and ability to learn ERP, inventory, and production management systems.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.
Ability to work safely in a manufacturing and warehouse environment and wear required PPE.
Ability to operate standard office equipment, computers, tools, and production equipment.
Ability to work in varying environmental conditions typical of shop, warehouse, and production settings.

Nice To Haves

OSHA 30.
NFPA 70E.
Lean Six Sigma.
UL 508A experience.
ISO 9001 experience.

Responsibilities

Manage daily shop operations, including planning, scheduling, and directing production activities to ensure efficient workflow and on-time delivery.
Lead, supervise, mentor, and develop shop personnel; assign work, balance workloads, and maintain accountability for performance and results.
Oversee assembly, wiring, testing, inspection, and completion of electrical assemblies and related products in accordance with customer requirements and company standards.
Provide production personnel with technical guidance and troubleshooting support, and resolve manufacturing challenges.
Review work orders, bills of materials, drawings, specifications, and project requirements to ensure accurate production execution.
Monitor production schedules, work-in-progress, labor utilization, and resource availability; proactively address delays and bottlenecks.
Coordinate with engineering, sales, purchasing, operations, and customers to support communication and project execution.
Establish, maintain, and improve quality control processes, inspection procedures, testing requirements, and documentation standards.
Investigate quality issues, nonconformances, customer concerns, and production challenges; lead root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
Develop, maintain, and improve work instructions, assembly procedures, training materials, and manufacturing best practices.
Manage inventory of materials, components, tools, equipment, and consumable supplies, coordinating procurement to support production demands.
Ensure shop equipment, tools, and testing devices are maintained, calibrated, and available for safe and effective use.
Enforce company safety policies, regulatory requirements, and safe work practices, and promote a clean and organized work environment.
Track and report key performance indicators for safety, quality, productivity, delivery, and operational performance.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency, reduce waste, improve quality, and enhance customer satisfaction.