Shop Manager

General Description:

Responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the farm equipment shop including repairs, supervising technicians, managing inventory, and ensuring all equipment is maintained. This role plays a key part in minimizing equipment downtime and supporting the productivity of field operations.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Supervise and coordinate activities of shop technicians while delegating tasks appropriately to ensure work is done timely and effectively.
• Communicate with department managers and other Summit personnel to plan and coordinate tasks that need completed.
• Maintain communication with outside service providers to manage work being completed externally.
• Assist in performing maintenance and repairs on all Summit equipment. This may include but not limited to the following:
  • On road passenger vehicles
  • On road semi’s and trailers
  • Tractors
  • Agricultural implements
  • Manure application equipment
  • Feed delivery trucks
  • Skid loaders
  • Payloaders
• Diagnose mechanical or operational issues while providing support and/or guidance.
• Manage tool, equipment, and shop inventory; order parts and supplies as needed.
• Work with vendors to purchase supplies and parts in a cost-effective manner.
• Train new employees and ensure all personnel follow safety procedures and company policies.
• Maintain fuel and daily tasks platforms while monitoring progress and troubleshooting complex issues.
• Complete various metal fabrication duties, minor construction, and tire repairs and replacement.
• All other duties assigned by manager.

Education, Experience, and Other Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years of mechanical experience with a preferred agricultural background and/or relatable education.
• This individual must have exceptional organizational skills, ability to prioritize, and present the company in a professional manner while having good customer service skills.
• Knowledge of generators, hand and power tools, building equipment (i.e. ventilation system, etc.).
• Utilization of technology to communication with internal and external customers along with management of internal platforms.
• CDL preferred, not required.

Work Environment:

• This position may require some tasks to be performed in outside weather
• This position may require exposure to livestock pending the maintenance request.
• The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be
• While performing the duties of the job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibrations.

Physicality Requirements:

• Required to stand; walk; sit; use hands and fingers; handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear.
• The employee must be able to continuously repeat necessary movements such as bending, lifting and different hand movements as needed to complete tasks.
• Ability to frequently lift or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.

Position Type:

• This position is full time with the availability to work weekends during Spring and Falls seasons while being available occasionally for non-season weekend work and staffing challenges.

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