Industrial Shop Manager: Lead Operations & Safety

Midwest Valve Services, LLC; Minooka (IL); On-site; USD 125,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401K with company match

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Health benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Midwest Valve Services, LLC is seeking a highly experienced Shop Manager to lead our repair shop in Minooka, IL. This role focuses on employee management, safety, quality control, and efficient shop operations while aligning with the Novaspect identity.

You will drive staffing plans, budgeting, and training initiatives, ensuring customer satisfaction and on-time delivery of repairs in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industrial maintenance or related experience.
• 3+ years of managing people.
• High computer application literacy (including Microsoft Office Suite).

Responsibilities

• Promote Novaspect identity and culture of quality workmanship and manage direct reports with supervision and HR involvement.
• Approve time cards, overtime, time-off requests, and individual expenses.
• Monitor performance, address issues, and document performance actions.
• Ensure shop safety and collaborate with Safety Management to implement corrective actions.
• Drive quality assurance with Quality Management; complete certifications and audits.
• Oversee inventory management to meet site and customer delivery requirements.
• Manage shop KPIs, optimize workflow and technician productivity, and control costs.
• Adhere to the shop budget and oversee CapEx, supplies, and expenses.
• Lead training initiatives and coordinate with Training and L&D specialists.
• Manage backlog and coordinate with estimators and coordinators to meet deadlines.
• Serve as main point of contact for sales and customer inquiries; support customer relationships.

Skills

People management

Leadership

Industrial maintenance

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Midwest Valve Services, LLC is seeking a highly experienced Shop Manager to lead our repair shop in Minooka, IL. This role focuses on employee management, safety, quality control, and efficient shop operations while aligning with the Novaspect identity.

You will drive staffing plans, budgeting, and training initiatives, ensuring customer satisfaction and on-time delivery of repairs in a fast-paced environment.