Shop Manager

Talent Edge Recruiting; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Relocation assistance may be available

Job summary

Talent Edge Recruiting seeks a proven leader to oversee a critical industrial service operation in Wisconsin. You will drive daily facility operations, supervise shop personnel via a Shop Foreman, and ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery for demanding clients.

This role offers direct exposure to executive leadership, opportunities to shape strategy, and a path to full ownership of the operation. Competitive base salary around $90,000 plus benefits, with relocation support available for

Qualifications

• 3+ years of leadership or management experience.
• Background in industrial maintenance, manufacturing, repair operations, maintenance management, or related environments.
• Strong people leadership and communication skills.
• Experience coordinating multiple priorities in a fast-paced operation.
• Customer-facing experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations of a large industrial repair facility.
• Oversee shop personnel through an existing Shop Foreman.
• Manage quoting, estimating, and job prioritization.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships.
• Coordinate workflow to meet customer deadlines and operational goals.
• Support profitability and operational performance initiatives.
• Provide technical guidance while maintaining a leadership-focused approach.
• Work closely with senior leadership on strategic direction and growth.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Communication skills

Customer-facing

Prioritization

Job description

Lead a Critical Industrial Service Operation

What You'll Do

• Lead daily operations of a large industrial repair facility
• Oversee shop personnel through an existing Shop Foreman
• Manage quoting, estimating, and job prioritization
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships
• Coordinate workflow to meet customer deadlines and operational goals
• Support profitability and operational performance initiatives
• Provide technical guidance while maintaining a leadership-focused approach
• Work closely with senior leadership on strategic direction and growth

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of leadership or management experience
• Background in industrial maintenance, manufacturing, repair operations, maintenance management, or related environments
• Strong people leadership and communication skills
• Experience coordinating multiple priorities in a fast-paced operation
• Customer-facing experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Electric motor repair or rotating equipment experience
• Industrial service shop leadership experience
• Experience with estimating and quoting
• Exposure to EASA-certified environments or similar industrial repair operations

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Established and respected industrial services organization
• Direct visibility with executive leadership
• Structured transition and mentorship from a long-tenured leader
• Opportunity to assume full ownership of a critical business operation
• Strong culture built on teamwork, stability, and employee tenure
• Relocation assistance may be available for the right candidate
• Base salary starting around $90,000, depending on experience
• Future compensation growth tied to increasing responsibility
• Medical and dental benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Long-term career advancement opportunity

If you're a leader who enjoys balancing operations, customer relationships, profitability, and team development, we'd love to speak with you.