Shop Operations Lead — Electric Motors & Rotating Equipment

Sheppard Services, LLC.; Alabama; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheppard Services is seeking an experienced Shop Operations Manager to lead the daily operation of our repair facility in Theodore, Alabama.

This on-site leadership role oversees shop scheduling, employee performance, labor productivity, quality and on-time completion, combining technical knowledge with people management. You will also ensure safety, training and cost control while meeting ANSI/EASA AR100 requirements.

Qualifications

• Seven or more years of experience in electric motor, pump, gearbox or rotating-equipment repair.
• At least three years of experience supervising skilled shop employees.
• Experience in an EASA service center and knowledge of ANSI/EASA AR100 are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the daily and weekly shop production schedule.
• Assign and supervise shop technicians, winders, machinists, mechanics and helpers.
• Monitor actual labor hours and material usage against job estimates.
• Identify blocked jobs, material delays, capacity constraints and schedule risks.
• Maintain accurate job status and realistic completion dates.
• Enforce company safety procedures and exercise stop-work authority when necessary.
• Ensure repairs meet customer specifications and applicable ANSI/EASA AR100 requirements.
• Verify that inspections, testing and repair documentation are complete before equipment is released.
• Manage attendance, employee performance, training and cross-training.
• Control shop overtime within established guidelines.
• Identify scope changes, cost exposure and margin risks before additional work is performed.
• Investigate rework and warranty issues and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ANSI/EASA AR100 knowledge

Job description

Sheppard Services is seeking an experienced Shop Operations Manager to lead the daily operation of our repair facility in Theodore, Alabama.

This on-site leadership role oversees shop scheduling, employee performance, labor productivity, quality and on-time completion, combining technical knowledge with people management. You will also ensure safety, training and cost control while meeting ANSI/EASA AR100 requirements.