Shop Supervisor at Midwest Valve Services LLC

Minooka, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Jun, 26

Salary

45.0

Posted On

11 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Performance Management, Employee Development, Daily Oversight, Scheduling, Communication, Performance Metrics Monitoring, Business System Utilization, Documentation, Quality Control, Shop Maintenance, Safety Adherence, Workflow Optimization, Repair Review, Direct Repair Work, Customer Inquiry Support, Time and Expense Approval

Industry

Industrial Automation

Description

Description Midwest Valve Services, a Novaspect company, is currently offering an opportunity for a Shop Supervisor to join our fast paced, customer-oriented team. Reporting to the Shop Manager, the Shop Supervisor provides technical expertise, is responsible for leading and developing the teams of technicians, adhering to the safety and quality expectations of the shop, and supporting continuous improvement efforts. In collaboration with the Shop Manager, the Shop Supervisor is directly responsible for the performance and training of the technicians in their department, and ensuring the technicians are assigned and scheduled for work that meets their level of proficiency. This role is directly responsible for the production of their department and its ability to meet customer needs and company goals. As with all positions in the supervisory team, this role is expected to exemplify and promote Novaspect Identity. Shop Supervisor Responsibilities: Performance Management: Promote Novaspect Identity and culture of quality workmanship. Drive engagement through toolbox talks, one-on-one meetings, and availability for questions. Conduct performance reviews. Monitor job performance, acknowledge and recognize great performance, and address and document performance concerns. Work with the Shop Manager and HR to adhere to the Company’s performance management methodology and process. Employee Development: Work with Training and L&D Specialists, execute training plans, schedule appropriate training for technicians, utilize career progression framework and timelines to develop direct reports. Daily Oversight: Assign technicians based on scheduling needs and skill requirements. Communicate with field technicians, ensure resource availability, work scope responsibility, pre-job briefs, and address critical issues. Shop Performance Metrics: Monitor department performance against metrics on shop production, units going out the door, schedules, deadlines (hitting turnaround times), actual hours against quoted, job packets; work with Shop Manager as needed to identify and implement new strategies to improve department performance Business Tools: Ensure that all company business system tools are utilized throughout the shop and incorporated within daily work processes. Documentation: Ensure repair documentation meets customer and company requirements. Quality Control: Inspect completed work and ensure adherence to QA programs. Shop Maintenance: Maintain a safe, clean, and organized department, and support equipment maintenance and safety inspections. Safety and Training: Ensure adherence to safety guidelines and timely completion of team’s safety training. Tools: Identify opportunities to optimize department workflow and technician productivity; identify additional requirements such as labor or special tools, that are needed and bring recommendations to the Shop Manager Review repair options and select the most appropriate method and tooling to complete assigned tasks. Direct Repair Work: Perform repair work, adhering to quality and safety standards, with a target billable time of 30%. Support Sales and Customer Inquiries: Provide information to support sales and customer inquiries, and assist in resolving issues with Shop Manager as needed. Operations Support: Communicate any out of scope or change order requirements identified during repairs to the Shop Manager and Repair Coordinator in a timely manner. Follow through on any process adjustments ensuring technicians are aligned. Time and Expense Approval: Approve timecards, time-off requests, and individual expenses. Staffing: Provide recommendations to Shop Manager on staffing needs and participate in recruiting and onboarding efforts. Emergency Response: Assign technicians for after-hours schedules and be available for on-call/emergency needs. Requirements Shop Supervisor Education and/or Experience: 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience or related required. 3+ years of people supervision people or team lead experience preferred. High School diploma required. High computer application literacy (including Microsoft Office Suite, and ability to learn internal business systems). Knowledge of machining and welding processes needed for valve repair preferred. Shop Supervisor Physical Requirements: Ability to lift up to 50lbs Ability of hands to grasp and manipulate small objects/tools Ability to work with hand tools Ability to work at heights Ability to stoop, crawl and crouch while working on equipment on hands and knees Ability to work on your feet for 8 hours per day Ability to work in a loud industrial environment Comfortable working around industrial equipment with exposed moving parts Ability to climb stairs (up to 20 flights per day) Ability to climb a 20 ft. ladder Ability to drive on average 3-4 hours in a day Ability to drive 8 hours as needed in a day – although not typical Ability to work in high and cold temperature environments for extended hours Shop Supervisor Pay: $40.00 - $45.00 per hour Overtime eligible Shop Supervisor Benefits: Recognized with a Top Employee Benefit Plan Award, below you will find our outstanding total rewards package when you join our team including: Generous paid time off; starting at 15 vacation days, 10 holidays, and personal time off 401K with 6% company match Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) Excellent health & wellness benefits Student debt & tuition reimbursement Referral bonus Shop Supervisor Location: Minooka, IL Who We Are: Novaspect, Inc., is an employee-owned company that engineers, sells, and services industrial process controls. Our Core Purpose is to improve our customer’s performance through the innovative application of technology. We are passionate about creating effective processes and building customer relationships. We position ourselves to attract the best talent, and ensure we are delivering local services with proven technologies. Keywords: Machinist, Machining, Welder, Welding, Millwright, Pipefitter, Electrician, Electrical & Instrumentation, Instrument, E & I, Controls, Travel, Precision Repair, Service Tech, Pressure Relief, Fisher, Maintenance

Responsibilities

The Shop Supervisor leads and develops technician teams, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards while being directly responsible for departmental production to meet customer needs and company goals. Key duties include performance management, executing training plans, daily work assignment based on skill, monitoring shop performance metrics, and ensuring proper documentation and quality control of repairs.