Operations Manager

Spherion Staffing, LLC; Cloquet (MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Consistent daytime working hours with…

Job summary

Spherion Staffing, LLC in Minnesota is seeking an Operations Manager for our premier heavy truck and equipment modification shop. This role is hands-on, not a desk job, and requires leading technicians, resolving roadblocks, and maintaining high-quality standards from intake to delivery.

You will build daily schedules, drive on-time progress, coordinate with Parts, Engineering, Fabrication, and Admin, monitor hours and budgets, and ensure quality control.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership or supervisory experience in a shop/manufacturing setting.
• Hands-on understanding of heavy equipment or custom fabrication.
• Strong communication with technicians, engineers, and customers.
• Excellent organization and prioritization with accountability.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage the daily shop schedule and assign technicians.
• Drive job progress for on-time delivery with safety.
• Support technicians by troubleshooting and removing roadblocks.
• Coordinate with Parts, Engineering, Fabrication, and Admin.
• Monitor labor hours, documentation, and budgets.
• Enforce high quality controls before delivery; manage warranty.
• Serve as primary contact for customer updates and special requests.
• Drive process improvements to remove bottlenecks and boost flow.

Skills

Shop leadership

Heavy equipment knowledge

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Job description

Terms

I am at least 18 years old

I am legally authorized to work in the United States

Are you a proven leader with a strong background in mechanical operations, heavy equipment, or custom fabrication? We are seeking a hands‑on 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
• 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.

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 [e-mail].

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).