Wind Plant Operations Manager

Takkion; Sioux Falls, Northern (SD, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Paylocity, through its Howard Remanufacturing Shop, is seeking a hands-on Shop Manager to oversee daily operations, ensure quality and safety, and guide a high-performing team. The role reports to the Sr.

Director of Remanufacturing/R&D and focuses on lean workflow, budgeting, and cross-functional coordination. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in wind energy or related fields, strong communication and organizational skills, and the ability to lead initiatives and drive continuous

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of wind energy or related experience preferred.
• Ability to build and maintain working relationships.
• Excellent written and verbal communications, interpersonal, and organizational skills required.
• The ability to utilize knowledge and experience to make key decisions that are in the best interest of the customer and the company.
• Competent using Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to work independently.
• Strong initiative and drive for high achievement and continuous improvement.
• Valid Driver’s License

Responsibilities

• Oversee all the daily operations of the facility.
• Review budgets and financial reports to ensure that P&Ls are met.
• Oversee and support needs to Logistics, Procurement, Estimating and Inventory.
• Schedule and manage the workflow in the shop.
• Ensure quality and safety are a top priority.
• Create a lean and efficient workflow in the shop.
• Implement health and safety policies and procedures.
• Work with Recruiting and HR on hiring and employee issues / concerns.
• Initiate Monthly one-on-one with the employees.
• Work with QC to ensure all processes and procedures are followed. Help develop if needed.
• Prepare reports for senior management.
• Participate in the development of long-term goals for the shop.
• Work with QC on any warrant issues.
• Work closely with engineering to meet customer demands.
• Ensure all technicians are up to date with safety and technical training.
• Ability to manage multiple projects at one time.
• Hold daily / weekly meetings to ensure continuity among all business segments.
• This will be a hands‑on position as we work on developing the team.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Wind energy experience

Relationship building

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Independent work

Initiative

Job description

Paylocity, through its Howard Remanufacturing Shop, is seeking a hands-on Shop Manager to oversee daily operations, ensure quality and safety, and guide a high-performing team. The role reports to the Sr.

Director of Remanufacturing/R&D and focuses on lean workflow, budgeting, and cross-functional coordination. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in wind energy or related fields, strong communication and organizational skills, and the ability to lead initiatives and drive continuous