Shop Manager & Production Planner

Since 1969, Shupper-Brickle Equipment has provided industrial equipment and engineering expertise in overhead material handling systems. We serve both worldwide companies and small businesses with attention to detail and quality products. We represent a broad range of manufacturers, offering hoists, winches, jibs, and gantry cranes, and we build overhead bridge cranes along with other customized lifting equipment.

For the key managerial role of Shop Manager & Production Planner, the successful candidate will have experience in people management and scheduling as well as mechanical aptitude. This position offers the opportunity to make a big impact as a critical team member while learning new skills.

Shop Manager & Production Planner - Full Time, Day Shift, On-Site 08510
- Required:

10+ years related experience

• Oversee in-house repair jobs and personnel assigned to the shop
• Deal with customers and vendors directly by phone and email
• Use company systems and software to process customer orders/ PO’s to vendors/research requests, including , Inspect-All, , customer and vendor websites
• Contribute to repair quotes by reviewing inspection reports
• Oversee inbound/outbound shipments using UPS World Ship
• Manage inventory area & annual inventory count
• Assist sales and service teams by pulling parts or ordering parts
• Facility maintenance of the shop, indoors and outdoors

Production Planner Duties:

• Fabrication Scheduling for crane and hoist jobs coming through the shop and the company production schedule for bridge crane fabrication
• Ensure on-time ordering of job materials by working with engineering and sales
• Scheduling the time of shop personnel such as fabricators, electricians, shop helpers & machinists
• Assist with bridge crane design, assembly & testing
• Interface with sales, service, installations, engineering, customers & vendors as needed.

Required Technical Skills/experience: (10+ years in any combination)

• Experience managing employees in repairs, fabrication, assembly or service
• Scheduling or planning experience in an industrial field, preferably for a customized product
• Mechanical aptitude & experience repairing equipment
• Strong Interpersonal Skills
• Time Management & Self-Direction
• Ready & Able to contribute to all shop tasks
• Organized, punctuaI & focused on safety
• Clean background check, clean drug test, good driving record & valid license
• Ability to learn company systems and software
• Must reside within 40 miles of the shop address for 100% on-site work

• -Competitive Annual Salary
• -23 days PTO in first full year, increasing with seniority
• -Company subsidized medical benefits for individuals and families
• -Annual profit-sharing bonus based on company performance
• -401K retirement plan with company match
• -Further industry training & outstanding support to learn, grow and become a valuable team member

Key Questions to Applicants:

• What is your experience managing employees in repairs, fabrication, assembly or service?
• What experienced in scheduling or planning for an industrial environment?
• What work experience shows your mechanical aptitude and/or hands-on experience?

Shupper-Brickle Equipment has provided overhead cranes and hoists to the Mid-Atlantic states and worldwide for over 55 years. We strive to maintain a business that offers steady growth to our employees and supports their families through our continued efforts to adapt to the marketplace and customer needs.