Equipment Manager jobs in Austin, TX

Knapheide Truck Equipment Center in Buda, TX is looking to hire a skilled Production Manager to direct and oversee the production of custom-built work truck bodies and equipment, while exceeding customer quality and delivery expectations.

Reasons to work with us:

• Stability - We've been in business since 1848
• Growth opportunities - 30 retail stores and upfit centers, and continued expansion
• Never Settle - We're committed to adapt, overcome, and continuously improve
• Collaborative, supportive, and engaging work environments
• North America's most popular manufacturer of work truck bodies and truck beds

What you'll be doing:

• Maintain working knowledge of all health and safety policies; corrects and communicates any unsafe acts, risks and conditions; performs regular workplace inspections; conduct regular safety talks with employees; report all accidents/incidents promptly, conduct investigations & act on recommendations
• Manage the production staff and results by communicating job expectations, planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; develop, coach, counsel, and discipline employees; initiate, coordinate, and enforce systems, policies, and procedures
• Complete production plan safely and on time by ensuring personnel are scheduled and assigned; establish priorities, monitor progress, revise schedules, resolve problems, and report results
• Interfaces with sales and the fleet organization to set shop priorities, resolve issues, and communicate build status
• Maintains effective staffing profile by recruiting, selecting, orienting training, and developing employees to grow in the organization
• Ensures operation of equipment by managing maintenance needs; evaluating new equipment and techniques, completing capital requests
• Fosters teamwork and develops team processes to allow work teams effectively manage the daily activities
• Continuously improves operational performance through data collection, development of metrics, gap analysis, action planning, and implementing effective change
• Maintain a high standard of professional knowledge, ethics and practices with customers, subordinates and peers; conduct oneself in a professional manner that reflects integrity and respect

Experience you'll need:

• Ability to lift/move up to 50 pounds
• Bachelor's Degree and/or 5 years of industry related experience
• Previous experience in supervision, coaching, managing processes, tracking budget expenses, production planning, analyzing data, developing process controls and implementation is preferred

If you're someone who never settles for second best, takes pride in the work you do, and are looking for a jump start on a new career, apply today!