Installation, maintenance & repair

Operations manager

OPERATIONS MANAGER.

carlton, minnesota

Posted 2 days ago

Closes 10/1/2026 Job details Summary Spherion

$80,000

•$120,000 per year

Permanent

8:00 AM

•5:00 PM

Industry

installation, maintenance & repair (Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations)

Reference number

S_179922 Are you a proven leader with a strong background in mechanical operations, heavy equipment, or custom fabrication? We are seeking a hands-on Shop Operations Manager to take ownership of the day-to-day flow of a premier heavy truck and equipment modification shop. This is not a sit-behind-a-desk management role. We need a practical, decisive leader who thrives on the shop floor-someone who can lead technicians, resolve technical roadblocks, maintain high-quality standards, and keep custom builds moving seamlessly from intake to final delivery.

Role Type:

Direct Hire

Starting Pay:

$80,000

•$120,000 / year (Based on experience)

Core Hours:

Monday

•Friday, 8:00AM

•5:00PM

...

Perks & Benefits:

Paid Time Off

Employee discounts

Consistent daytime working hours with weekends off

What You'll Do:

Build and manage the daily shop schedule, assigning technicians and establishing work priorities.

Drive job progress to ensure on-time delivery without compromising on quality or safety.

Support shop technicians when roadblocks occur, helping troubleshoot and keep work moving.

Coordinate closely with internal teams: Parts, Engineering, Fabrication, and Admin.

Monitor labor hours, job documentation, and project budgets.

Hold high quality-control standards prior to final customer delivery; manage warranty and rework when needed.

Serve as a primary point of contact for customer updates, special service requests, and problem resolution.

Drive process improvements to eliminate operational bottlenecks and optimize shop flow

What We're Looking For:

Proven leadership or supervisory experience in a shop, mechanical, or manufacturing environment.

Practical understanding of heavy equipment, custom fabrication, mechanical systems, or commercial vehicles.

Strong communication skills?able to connect effectively with technicians, engineers, and customers alike.

Excellent organizational and priority-management skills with high accountability.

Decisive problem-solver who stays calm under changing day-to-day priorities.

Bonus Points:

Direct experience with heavy trucks, dump bodies, logging equipment, or hydraulic systems/PTOs.

Background in welding/metal fabrication supervision.

Experience using shop management, job-tracking, or ERP software. Ready to lead a high-performing team and build quality machinery? today to connect directly with our recruiting team at Spherion! Spherion has helped thousands of people just like you find work happiness! Our experienced staff will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temp-to-perm or direct hire opportunities, no one works harder for you than Spherion.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status. At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact Callcenter@spherion.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). Show more

key responsibilities

What You'll Do:

Build and manage the daily shop schedule, assigning technicians and establishing work priorities.

Drive job progress to ensure on-time delivery without compromising on quality or safety.

Support shop technicians when roadblocks occur, helping troubleshoot and keep work moving.

Coordinate closely with internal teams: Parts, Engineering, Fabrication, and Admin.

Monitor labor hours, job documentation, and project budgets.

Hold high quality-control standards prior to final customer delivery; manage warranty and rework when needed.

Serve as a primary point of contact for customer updates, special service requests, and problem resolution.

Drive process improvements to eliminate operational bottlenecks and optimize shop flow. experience 4-7 years skills

Bonus Points:

Direct experience with heavy trucks, dump bodies, logging equipment, or hydraulic systems/PTOs.

Background in welding/metal fabrication supervision.

Experience using shop management, job-tracking, or ERP software. qualifications

What We're Looking For:

Proven leadership or supervisory experience in a shop, mechanical, or manufacturing environment.

Practical understanding of heavy equipment, custom fabrication, mechanical systems, or commercial vehicles.

Strong communication skills?able to connect effectively with technicians, engineers, and customers alike.

Excellent organizational and priority-management skills with high accountability.

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