Manufacturing Operations Manager

The QTI Group; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

The QTI Group is seeking a Full-time Manufacturing Operations Manager in Milwaukee, WI to oversee day-to-day shop operations in a high-volume electric motor repair environment. Onsite leadership is required during shop hours 7:00am–3:30pm, with occasional weekend emergencies.

Compensation starts around $80K+ with uncapped bonus potential as you transition into the role. Responsibilities include directing repair workflows, coordinating with technicians and service departments, guiding technical

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in electric motor repair, rotating equipment, or industrial mechanical/electrical service.
• Strong knowledge of AC/DC motor construction, testing, failure analysis, and repair processes preferred.
• Familiarity with large-motor repair environments highly preferred.
• Leadership experience in a shop, repair, or industrial operations environment preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with strong organizational discipline.
• Excellent communication and customer-facing skills, including technical discussions and repair recommendations.
• Commitment to maintaining safety standards, quality processes, and documentation accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Assign, prioritize, and track repair jobs, maintaining schedules, due dates, and accountability across the team.
• Coordinate closely with technicians, machine shop leadership, service advisors, and support departments.
• Provide technical guidance on AC/DC motors, generators, pumps, gearboxes, and rotating equipment.
• Support complex repairs, testing procedures, quality checks, and adherence to internal and industry standards.
• Ensure accurate quoting, pricing, and timely billing of repair jobs of all sizes.
• Lead, develop, and mentor technicians, leads, and support staff to build strong technical and leadership capabilities.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and compliant shop environment, enforcing all safety policies and certifications.
• Drive continuous improvement in safety, quality, throughput, communication, and customer satisfaction.
• Communicate repair status, recommendations, and findings to customers in a clear, professional manner.
• Work with vendors on parts sourcing, lead times, and supply issues.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Safety compliance

Organizational discipline

Customer facing

Job description

Full‑time Manufacturing Operations Manager role within the industrial electric motor repair industry, overseeing day‑to‑day shop operations in a high‑volume repair environment. Position is based in Milwaukee, WI and requires onsite leadership during typical shop hours 7:00am–3:30pm, with occasional weekend work tied to customer emergencies. Compensation starts around $80K+ with uncapped bonus potential once fully transitioned into the role.

About the Role

Oversee daily operations of the electric motor repair department, ensuring efficient workflow from intake to completion.

Responsibilities

• Assign, prioritize, and track repair jobs, maintaining schedules, due dates, and accountability across the team.
• Coordinate closely with technicians, machine shop leadership, service advisors, and support departments.
• Provide technical guidance on AC/DC motors, generators, pumps, gearboxes, and rotating equipment.
• Support complex repairs, testing procedures, quality checks, and adherence to internal and industry standards.
• Ensure accurate quoting, pricing, and timely billing of repair jobs of all sizes.
• Lead, develop, and mentor technicians, leads, and support staff to build strong technical and leadership capabilities.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and compliant shop environment, enforcing all safety policies and certifications.
• Drive continuous improvement in safety, quality, throughput, communication, and customer satisfaction.
• Communicate repair status, recommendations, and findings to customers in a clear, professional manner.
• Work with vendors on parts sourcing, lead times, and supply issues.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in electric motor repair, rotating equipment, or industrial mechanical/electrical service.
• Strong knowledge of AC/DC motor construction, testing, failure analysis, and repair processes preferred.
• Familiarity with large‑motor repair environments highly preferred.
• Leadership experience in a shop, repair, or industrial operations environment preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with strong organizational discipline.
• Excellent communication and customer‑facing skills, including technical discussions and repair recommendations.
• Commitment to maintaining safety standards, quality processes, and documentation accuracy.

Pay range and compensation package

Compensation starts around $80K+ with uncapped bonus potential once fully transitioned into the role.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to diversity and inclusivity in our hiring practices.