Shop Manager / Lead Mechanic

About the Role

This role involves supervising maintenance activities, including coordinating repairs, troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, and electronic systems, and ensuring facility safety and efficiency. The candidate must be self-directed, with strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills. You will manage maintenance teams, assign daily tasks, and provide training and motivation to ensure smooth facility operations.

Responsibilities

• Implement and enforce safety protocols to maintain a secure work environment.
• Schedule and prioritize repairs using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Conduct root cause analysis for equipment failures and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with production planning to align maintenance activities with operational needs.
• Supervise and coordinate maintenance teams, assigning tasks and ensuring timely completion.
• Provide technical guidance, training, and motivation to team members.
• Oversee preventive maintenance programs and ensure adherence to schedules.
• Read and interpret schematics, blueprints, and technical documentation.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and electronic systems to minimize downtime.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a maintenance supervisory or leadership role.
• Strong background in preventive maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals.
• Proficiency in using CMMS for scheduling and tracking maintenance activities.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Physical ability to perform maintenance tasks, including lifting, climbing, and working in confined spaces.
• Self-directed with strong organizational and resource management skills.

Skills

• Leadership and team management
• Technical troubleshooting (mechanical, electrical, electronic systems)
• Root cause analysis and corrective action implementation
• Safety protocol enforcement
• Resource organization and task prioritization