SummaryManaging and directing shop personnel responsible for machining, welding, assembly, repair, shipping and receiving and inventory management. The Company believes that each employee makes a significant contribution to our success. This contribution should not be limited by the below listed responsibilities. Therefore, this position description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications, and job scope, but not limit the employee or the company to only the work identified. It is our expectation that each employee will offer his/her services wherever and whenever necessary, to ensure the success of our endeavors.Essential Duties Direct supervision of shop personnel including training, performance management, and scheduling of workUnderstand and improve skill sets of shop personnelMaintain a positive employee relations environment including implementing a communications plan and recognition programsManage shop workload and productivityDevelopment and implementation of procedures and standards for production efficiency in all areasSponsorship of lean process improvement initiativesManage cost reduction projectsSupport environmental, safety and health programsSupport quality management system programs Provide communication and support to other departmentsMaintain positive relationships with sales channelsMay assist in annual operations review preparation and business planningResponsible for purchase of materials, parts and tools as well as preparation of appropriation requests for capital investmentsResponsible for machine and possibly building and fleet maintenanceRegular and predictable attendance The above list of duties and responsibilities does not constitute the entire list and the list can be changed, when necessary, at the discretion of management, when business needs or customer demands, and other industry or job-related circumstances arise.Education and/or Work Experience Post-secondary education preferred2-5 yrs. experience in both supervision and technical positions in machining and assembly operations preferred or demonstrated prior leadership skillsMechanical skill as well as a sound working knowledge of machine tools, welding techniques and valve assembly tolerances and standardsSuperior leadership/organizational/interpersonal/communication skillsSafety and loss prevention skills.Familiarity with “Lean” process tools would be an assetSupervisory ResponsibilitiesNoYes, please list direct report’s titlesAVS/PMG TechniciansTravelSome travel may be requiredPLEASE NOTE: John H Carter Company is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms/employment agencies for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of John H Carter Company about this opening. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at John H Carter Company via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid and executed search firm agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of John H Carter Company; no fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by John H Carter Company as a result of the unsolicited referral or through other means.If you wish to become an approved agency to assist us in our employment efforts, please submit your request to .