Shop Supervisor

SHOP SUPERVISOR

PowerFlow Engineering, Inc. is looking for the next generation of future leaders to take the company into our new phase of exciting growth and opportunity. Future team members will have the opportunity to affect company strategy. They will directly see the results of their efforts and success. PowerFlow is a recognized leader in the Energy Industry for maintenance and engineering of rotating power transfer equipment. We have been in business for over 35 years. As a small business, we are uniquely adaptable to customer needs and respond quickly to solve customer challenges. PowerFlow fosters a culture of engineering excellence combined with a focus on customer service. “Better than the OEM” is our motto that we strive for every day!

Job Description:

SUMMARY

Responsible for managing the entire repair processes and personnel for industrial machinery, especially hydraulic couplings and torque converters. Responsible for work quality, timeliness and budget.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (include the following, however, other duties may apply)

Primary Responsibilities

• Leads a team of mechanics and technicians to complete work orders on time according to schedule and with all customer deliverables satisfied.
• Direct outside service coordinator for matters relating to purchasing, sourcing, identifying 3rd party vendors and more (on-time deliveries, cost stability, maintain quality and minimize rejections).
• Manages, prepares, and monitors field service activities.
• Participate in customer technical support.
• Performs supervisory functions of all shop personnel. Provides training and coaching for employee in work-related activities and performance. Maintain and improve labor utilization standards.
• Certify that work has been completed according to established repair processes, industry best-practices and engineering recommendations. Ensure minimal or zero warranty claims.
• Implement strategic initiatives based upon senior leadership direction.
• Meet quality control objectives and coordinate activities to resolve repair problems, maximize product reliability and minimize cost.
• Participate in weekly production meetings that track work order progress.
• Achieve metrics relative to Safety, Quality, Equipment, Productivity, Cost. Ensure OSHA compliance.
• Evaluate, review, modify and develop procedures to safely, efficiently & correctly complete and document the repair process for all brands of hydraulic couplings and torque converters. Update, improve and/or develop disassembly and reassembly instruction manuals.
• Standardize and simplify the process for summary dispositions and communicate it to the departments concerned. Participate in inspection documentation & procedure development. Standardize processes to interpret and evaluate inspection data for all mechanics and technicians.
• Improve the shop floor organization, utilization, and layout.
• Organize shop equipment and tools.
• Participate in reverse engineering and developing engineering standards and product improvements.

Secondary Duties (not to dilute primary responsibilities)

• Evaluate and develop “turnkey” offerings for on-site repairs.
• Occasionally travel to trade shows, conferences and customer sites.

EXPERIENCE

10 years of experience in an industrial environment preferred

5+ years of experience in a leadership role

COMPUTER SKILLS

Proficient in all Microsoft Office products, CAD experience a plus

REASONING DEMANDS

Ability to define problems collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions and resolve discrepancies. Report conclusions to general manager. Must be self directed and able to complete projects with limited supervision.

Attributes:

• Initiative-taker/Pro-active
• Engineering mindset
• Team-player
• Comfortable in a shop environment

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Experience level:

• 5 years

Shift:

• 8 hour shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Westland, MI 48186: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person