Operations Manager

V8 Speed & Resto Shop / V8TV; Red Bud (IL); In loco; USD 65.000 - 75.000; Tempo pieno

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Health/vision/dental insurance

PTO

3% IRA Match

Descrizione del lavoro

V8 Speed & Resto Shop / V8TV is seeking an Operations Manager to lead daily shop floor execution for hot rod and muscle car restoration. You will translate budgets and scopes into high-quality physical work, ensure technicians meet quality and efficiency metrics, and drive 5S discipline on the shop floor.

The role requires Lean/5S, Phase-Gate experience, and 3–5+ years in automotive shop management. You will collaborate with the Project Manager and lead cross-functional teams to meet build

Competenze

• Lean/5S principles and Phase-Gate milestones used in daily operations.
• 3–5+ years in shop management or production control in automotive restoration.
• Experience with classic vehicle fabrication, mechanical assembly, and paint/body processes.
• Proficient with shop management software and Google Sheets/Excel for metrics.

Mansioni

• Direct daily operations across Fabrication, Paint & Body, Mechanical, Engine Machining, Interior and Final Assembly.
• Enforce efficiency against project milestones and deadlines.
• Perform strict QC at every stage gate and ensure craftsmanship standards.
• Lead, coach, and onboard technicians; maintain 5S shop.

Conoscenze

Lean/5S principles

SQDIP visual management

Phase-Gate milestone systems

Shop management experience

Classic vehicle construction

Leadership

Strumenti

Shop management software

Google Sheets/Excel

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Title: Operations Manager – Hot Rod & Muscle Car Restoration

Position Type: Full-Time, Greater St. Louis Area, MO

Compensation: Salary Range: $65,000 – $75,00/yr , Health/vision/dental insurance, PTO, 3% IRA Match.

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly organized, adaptable, and quality-driven Operations Manager to lead daily shop floor execution at our hot rod and muscle car restoration shop. Working on the shop floor, directly alongside our Project Manager , translating the budget, timeline and scope of work into high-quality physical execution on the floor, while holding technicians accountable to quality and efficiency metrics.

Key Responsibilities

1. Shop Floor Execution & Throughput

• Direct daily operations across Fabrication, Paint & Body, Mechanical, Engine Machining, Interior and Final Assembly.
• Assign daily work orders to technicians based on Project Manager milestones.
• Enforce billable efficiency and monitor daily shop hours to ensure target build deadlines are met.
• Make decisive callouts on floor bottlenecks, technical obstacles, and workflow adjustments.

2. Quality Control & Phase-Gate Enforcement

• Conduct strict Quality Control (QC) inspections at every stage gate prior to signing off on build advancement.
• Ensure zero work moves to the next station without meeting V8 craftsmanship standards.
• Perform daily stand‑ups with the Project Manager to communicate build progress, scope discrepancies, or required resources.

3. Procurement, Inventory Staging & Sublet Management

• Oversee inventory and parts staging so parts are fully verified and prepped before job commencement.
• Manage sublet vendor timelines (media blasters, chrome platers, glass installation, transmission rebuilder) to maintain overall project schedules.
• Maintain shop tooling, lift equipment, consumable supplies, and environmental/OSHA safety standards.

4. Team Leadership & Shop Culture

• Lead, coach, and hold technicians accountable for billable output, quality, and shop discipline.
• Maintain a clean, organized, 5S-compliant shop floor.
• Assist in vetting, interviewing, and onboarding skilled technical talent.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Operational Methodology: Proven experience using Lean/5S principles, SQDIP visual management boards, and Phase-Gate milestone systems.
• Experience: 3–5+ years in shop management, production control, or floor operations within automotive restoration, custom rod building, or high-performance automotive environments.
• Technical Depth: Deep knowledge of classic vehicle construction (fabrication, mechanical assembly, paint/body processes).
• Software: Proficiency in shop management software and Google Sheets/Excel for tracking production metrics.
• Leadership Style: Direct, structured, and organized; excels at holding teams accountable to clear standards.