Shop Manager – Manufacturing & Production

After completing this initial training period, the position will transition into a primarily office-based management role focused on production oversight, employee leadership, customer communication, and operational coordination. This position is responsible for overseeing daily shop operations, coordinating production schedules, managing personnel, and ensuring customer orders are completed safely, efficiently, and on time.

Shop Manager – Manufacturing & Production | 1st Shift

Pay: $25.00–$35.00 per hour (Based on Experience)
Location: Tulsa, OK
Shift: Monday–Friday | 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Overtime: Saturdays Available
Job Type: Temp-to-Hire
Job Order #: 153885

Position Overview

Stand-By Personnel is seeking an experienced Shop Manager for a temp-to-hire manufacturing opportunity in Tulsa. This position is responsible for overseeing daily shop operations, coordinating production schedules, managing personnel, and ensuring customer orders are completed safely, efficiently, and on time.

During the first few weeks, the selected candidate will work hands-on in the shop, learning the equipment, manufacturing processes, production workflows, and daily operational requirements. After completing this initial training period, the position will transition into a primarily office-based management role focused on production oversight, employee leadership, customer communication, and operational coordination.

The ideal candidate has previous manufacturing or production management experience, strong leadership abilities, and the confidence to serve as the primary point of contact for customers and clients.

This opportunity is well suited for a hands-on manufacturing leader who understands shop-floor operations and is ready to take ownership of production performance, customer relationships, and team development.

Required Experience & Skills

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  Previous management or supervisory experience in a manufacturing or production environment required
  
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  Strong leadership and team-building abilities
  
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  Experience managing production personnel
  
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  Ability to coordinate daily shop operations
  
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  Strong production scheduling and workflow management skills
  
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  Customer-facing experience required
  
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  Professional verbal and written communication skills
  
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  Ability to communicate directly with customers and clients
  
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  Strong organizational and time-management skills
  
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  Ability to manage multiple production priorities
  
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  Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
  
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  Willingness to learn shop equipment and production processes
  
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  Ability to work hands-on during the initial training period
  
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  Proficiency with basic computer and office software
  
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  Ability to work independently and collaborate with management
  
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  Strong attention to quality, safety, and productivity
  
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  Dependable attendance and professional conduct
  

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

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  Oversee daily manufacturing and shop operations
  
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  Supervise production personnel
  
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  Coordinate daily production activities
  
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  Develop and manage production schedules
  
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  Monitor workflow throughout the shop
  
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  Ensure customer orders are completed according to deadlines
  
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  Track production progress and productivity
  
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  Maintain established quality standards
  
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  Reinforce workplace safety procedures
  
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  Serve as the primary point of contact for customers and clients
  
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  Communicate production updates to customers
  
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  Respond to customer questions and concerns
  
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  Resolve routine production and customer issues
  
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  Lead, train, and support shop employees
  
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  Coordinate manpower and staffing requirements
  
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  Assist with planning shop resources
  
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  Identify production bottlenecks
  
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  Recommend improvements to shop operations
  
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  Work closely with management to improve efficiency
  
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  Maintain organized production and operational records
  
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  Support consistent communication between shop personnel and management
  
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  Perform additional shop management responsibilities as assigned
  

Initial Hands-On Training Period

During the first several weeks, the Shop Manager will work directly in the manufacturing shop to gain a practical understanding of daily operations.

This training period may include:

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  Learning shop equipment
  
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  Understanding manufacturing processes
  
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  Observing production workflows
  
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  Working alongside production personnel
  
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  Learning established production procedures
  
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  Understanding equipment capabilities
  
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  Reviewing quality requirements
  
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  Identifying production challenges
  
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  Learning how customer orders move through the shop
  
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  Becoming familiar with daily staffing and resource needs
  

After the initial training period, the position will transition into a primarily office-based management role.

This approach allows the Shop Manager to develop a strong understanding of the operation before assuming full responsibility for production oversight and coordination.

Daily Shop Management

The Shop Manager will be responsible for maintaining efficient daily operations.

Responsibilities include:

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  Organizing production priorities
  
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  Coordinating employee assignments
  
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  Monitoring shop workflow
  
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  Maintaining production schedules
  
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  Addressing operational concerns
  
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  Ensuring materials and resources are available
  
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  Communicating priorities to employees
  
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  Monitoring daily production progress
  
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  Helping maintain consistent output
  
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  Supporting timely completion of customer orders
  

Production Scheduling & Workflow

Candidates must be comfortable managing multiple production priorities while maintaining customer deadlines.

Responsibilities may include:

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  Reviewing production requirements
  
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  Coordinating daily and weekly schedules
  
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  Establishing work priorities
  
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  Monitoring production progress
  
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  Identifying workflow delays
  
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  Adjusting schedules when necessary
  
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  Coordinating manpower requirements
  
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  Communicating production changes
  
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  Working with management to resolve scheduling concerns
  
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  Helping ensure customer deadlines are met
  

Employee Leadership & Development

The Shop Manager will lead and support production personnel.

Responsibilities include:

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  Providing daily direction to employees
  
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  Communicating production expectations
  
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  Training new and existing team members
  
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  Supporting employee development
  
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  Reinforcing workplace procedures
  
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  Monitoring employee productivity
  
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  Addressing routine performance concerns
  
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  Encouraging teamwork
  
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  Maintaining accountability
  
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  Helping create a productive and professional work environment
  

Strong leadership and communication skills are essential for this position.

Customer & Client Communication

The Shop Manager will serve as the primary point of contact for customers and clients.

Responsibilities include:

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  Communicating directly with customers
  
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  Providing production updates
  
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  Discussing order progress
  
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  Responding to customer inquiries
  
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  Addressing production-related concerns
  
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  Coordinating customer requirements with shop personnel
  
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  Communicating potential scheduling changes
  
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  Helping resolve customer issues
  
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  Maintaining professional customer relationships
  

Candidates must be comfortable representing the company professionally while managing customer expectations and production commitments.

Quality & Production Standards

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  Monitor product quality throughout production
  
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  Reinforce established manufacturing standards
  
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  Identify recurring quality concerns
  
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  Communicate quality issues to appropriate personnel
  
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  Work with production employees to resolve problems
  
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  Maintain consistent workmanship expectations
  
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  Balance production efficiency with quality
  
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  Help ensure completed work meets customer requirements
  

Safety Responsibilities

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  Reinforce company safety policies
  
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  Maintain a safe and organized shop environment
  
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  Monitor employee adherence to safety procedures
  
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  Address unsafe practices promptly
  
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  Communicate equipment or workplace hazards
  
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  Support safe equipment operation
  
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  Maintain established housekeeping standards
  
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  Encourage a safety-focused production culture
  

Manpower & Resource Planning

The Shop Manager will help coordinate staffing and shop resources to maintain efficient production.

Responsibilities may include:

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  Reviewing daily manpower requirements
  
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  Assigning available personnel
  
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  Identifying staffing shortages
  
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  Coordinating labor resources
  
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  Evaluating equipment availability
  
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  Communicating material or resource needs
  
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  Adjusting priorities based on production demands
  
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  Supporting efficient use of shop resources
  

Operational Efficiency & Process Improvement

Candidates will work closely with management to identify opportunities for improved shop performance.

Areas of focus may include:

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  Production efficiency
  
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  Workflow improvements
  
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  Employee productivity
  
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  Resource utilization
  
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  Production scheduling
  
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  Quality consistency
  
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  Reduction of unnecessary downtime
  
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  Improved customer communication
  
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  Better coordination between departments
  
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  Overall shop performance
  

Computer & Administrative Responsibilities

As the position transitions into a primarily office-based role, candidates will perform regular administrative and coordination responsibilities.

These may include:

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  Reviewing production schedules
  
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  Maintaining operational records
  
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  Preparing routine production updates
  
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  Communicating with customers by phone and email
  
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  Organizing production information
  
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  Coordinating employee assignments
  
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  Tracking applicable production requirements
  
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  Using basic computer and office software
  
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  Maintaining accurate documentation
  

Preferred Qualifications

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  Shop Manager experience
  
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  Manufacturing Supervisor experience
  
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  Production Manager experience
  
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  Shop Foreman experience
  
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  Production Lead experience
  
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  Industrial manufacturing experience
  
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  Production scheduling experience
  
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  Customer account management experience
  
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  Employee training experience
  
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  Manpower planning experience
  
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  Manufacturing process improvement experience
  
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  Basic computer and office software experience
  
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  Experience transitioning from hands-on production into management
  

Key Leadership Skills

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  Shop management
  
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  Production supervision
  
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  Employee leadership
  
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  Team development
  
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  Production scheduling
  
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  Workflow coordination
  
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  Customer relations
  
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  Resource planning
  
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  Problem-solving
  
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  Decision-making
  
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  Quality management
  
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  Safety leadership
  
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  Organization
  
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  Time management
  
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  Professional communication
  
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  Operational efficiency
  

Physical Requirements

During the initial hands-on training period, candidates must be comfortable working directly in a manufacturing shop.

Responsibilities may involve:

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  Standing and walking throughout production areas
  
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  Bending, reaching, and moving around equipment
  
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  Performing applicable hands-on shop activities
  
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  Working around industrial machinery and production materials
  
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  Following all required equipment safety procedures
  
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  Wearing applicable PPE
  

Following the initial training period, the position will involve primarily office-based responsibilities with continued shop-floor oversight as needed.

Schedule & Overtime

Monday–Friday | 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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  Consistent first-shift schedule
  
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  Saturday overtime available
  
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  Candidates should be willing to support additional production needs when necessary
  

Work Environment

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  Industrial manufacturing and production shop
  
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  Initial hands-on training period in the shop
  
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  Transition into primarily office-based management responsibilities
  
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  Regular interaction with production personnel, customers, and management
  
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  Combination of production oversight, employee leadership, customer communication, and administrative coordination
  
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  Fast-paced environment requiring organization and problem-solving
  
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  Strong emphasis on safety, productivity, quality, customer satisfaction, and dependable attendance
  

Why You'll Want This Opportunity

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  Competitive pay of $25.00–$35.00/hour, based on experience
  
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  Temp-to-hire opportunity
  
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  Stable Monday–Friday first-shift schedule
  
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  Saturday overtime available
  
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  Opportunity to lead daily manufacturing operations
  
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  Initial hands-on training to learn equipment and processes
  
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  Transition into a primarily office-based management position
  
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  Direct responsibility for production scheduling and workflow
  
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  Serve as the primary customer and client contact
  
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  Lead, train, and develop production personnel
  
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  Opportunity to improve shop efficiency and overall performance
  
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  Excellent opportunity for an experienced manufacturing leader seeking long-term career growth
  

Ready to Apply?

Apply today for immediate consideration and reference Job Order #153885.

Apply online or call/text 918-582-0522 for more information.

You can also apply in person at:

Stand-By Personnel – Tulsa Skilled Division
1531 E. 2nd St.
Tulsa, OK 74120
Monday–Friday | 8 AM – 4 PM