Cylinder Shop Manager

About the Role

Dover Hydraulics, a SunSource company, is a full‑service hydraulic repair and engineering company serving the backbone of American industry since 1982. Known for quality, speed, and technical expertise, we provide end‑to‑end support for cylinders and components, including testing, parts, and repair. Customers choose Dover as their one‑stop partner to reduce downtime and keep critical operations moving.

The Cylinder Shop Manager plans and prepares schedules for completing the repair of hydraulic cylinders and manages the workforce to meet this schedule. This position collaborates with various departments to develop a master schedule and establish lead times of each operation to meet specific customer needs. Excellent organizational skills and professional communication with all stakeholders are key to success.

Responsibilities

• Plan and complete master schedule for hydraulic cylinder repairs from sales inquiry to shipping.
• Update customers through their chosen communication channel (email, phone, face‑to‑face, sales interface).
• Analyze repair specifications and data, perform calculations to determine material, tools, and human‑resource requirements.
• Schedule workflow for each craft and operation according to established client sequences and lead times.
• Coordinate with other managers (machine shop, small cell, pump shop, purchasing, FAB shop) to establish schedule.
• Collaborate with partner managers (Quoting Manager and Process Quality Engineer) to finalize schedule.
• Expedite operations that delay schedules and adjust schedules to meet unforeseen conditions.
• Develop production reports with all stakeholders.
• Work with the Quoting Manager on lists of required materials, tools, and equipment; may prepare purchase orders.
• Supervise and manage the workforce to meet schedule, follow procedures, and ensure high‑quality, safe repairs.
• Ensure employees, equipment, and materials are scheduled to maximize quality, productivity, and profit.
• Meet customer‑requested due dates and delivery schedules.
• Monitor condition of machinery/equipment and schedule necessary maintenance/repairs.
• Monitor employee safe work practices and assure training.

Required Skills

• Leadership qualities and strong communication skills.
• Ability to produce and track a budget and make repair‑specific budget recommendations.
• Create and communicate alignment sheets (project work process and flow) with workforce.
• Advanced knowledge of and proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Outlook, Word).
• Ability to work collaboratively with clients and contract representatives.
• Accurate communication of ideas, instructions, questions, problems, and solutions.
• Ability to direct problems to appropriate managers and provide guidance to fellow managers.
• Understanding of accident causes, hazard mitigation, and commitment to safe practices.
• No history of chronic unsafe behavior.

Education and Experience

• Degree or commensurate experience in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Business Management, Production, or Hydraulic Systems.
• Knowledge of Dover Hydraulics’ current processes.
• Experience in project planning and work‑group management.

Salary commensurate with experience – salaried.

Dover Hydraulics is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Accommodations for the application process are available by contacting recruiting@sunsrce.com. This employer uses E‑Verify.

The hiring process may involve artificial intelligence tools to review applications and assess resumes, but final hiring decisions are made by humans.