Workshop Lead: Safe, High-Impact Operations

Wärtsilä Corporation; Harvey (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Wärtsilä Corporation in Harvey, LA is seeking a Workshop Manager to lead on-site workshop operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and high‑quality service delivery while driving continuous improvement.

You will coordinate technicians and supervisors, manage daily activities, and develop teams with a strong focus on safety, quality, and customer satisfaction. The role emphasizes collaboration, problem-solving, and adherence to company standards.

Qualifications

• Must have experience leading workshop/maintenance/operations teams.
• Experience planning daily activities and prioritizing resources.
• Strong focus on safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Experience coaching technical teams and developing staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate workshop teams to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality execution of work.
• Plan and prioritize daily activities in line with production schedules and customer requirements.
• Manage employee performance, development, training, and safety within the workshop.
• Monitor operational performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support troubleshooting and resolution of technical and operational challenges.
• Foster collaboration across teams and functions to optimize service delivery.
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety, and operational standards.
• Act as the primary point of contact for workshop coordination and operational matters.
• Promote the adoption of new tools, technologies, and best practices to enhance workshop performance.

Skills

Leadership

Planning

Problem solving

Multi-priority management

Communication

Education

Associate's degree or higher in Engineering/Business/Industrial Tech

Job description

Wärtsilä Corporation in Harvey, LA is seeking a Workshop Manager to lead on-site workshop operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and high‑quality service delivery while driving continuous improvement.

You will coordinate technicians and supervisors, manage daily activities, and develop teams with a strong focus on safety, quality, and customer satisfaction. The role emphasizes collaboration, problem-solving, and adherence to company standards.