What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shop Manager position at Stout Conveyors?
Job Title: Shop Manager
Stout Conveyors is a growing manufacturer in the construction equipment space and is looking to add a highly skilled and talented shop manager to our team here in Montrose, CO. Beyond talent, we are looking for a positive attitude and a drive for improvement above all – a real go-getter. If the requirements below fit your profile and you have atleast 5-10 years of this kind of experience minimum, please reach out to us at your earliest convenience. If they do not, please do not apply.
Skills & Knowledge Requirements:
Leader: capable to leading 1-10 individuals at any given time
High level of problem solving
Extremely organized
Assembly experience: includes electrical, hydraulic and basic mechanical/fabrication skills
Communication skills, primarily through email
Knowledge of the methods and standard practices of welding, metals and fabrication
Well versed with all metal fabrication tools
Basic computer skills
Experience using basic hand tools and equipment
Capable of operating equipment such as forklift or tow motor for moving material
Ability to be creative and think outside the box to get something done
Strong math skills
Must be able to lift 50 lbs. and capable of standing for long periods of time
Understand safety requirements for job description
Willingness to improve and continue personal growth
Job Duties & Responsibilities:
Manage and schedule fabricators to stay on track with deadlines
Ability to use and review plans, diagrams, blueprints and work requests to determine designs, and project details.
Email communications with production to the team and work with purchasing to help plan your schedule.
Negotiation skills
Keep close eye on purchase parts and inventory stock
Fabricate by bending, cutting, burning, punching and welding various metals
Give feedback on production and ways to improve current processes
Ability to communicate and discuss current road blocks and upcoming situations in weekly meeting.
Job Required:
Leadership skills
Experience with email communication
5 or more years in the manufacturing space
Hustle mentality over perfectionist
High level of Attention to detail