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Posted August 21, 2026

Shop Operations Manager - Direct Hire

Doherty Staffing Solutions
Fond du Lac, MN, US Full Time

Job Description

Job Description
Job Title: Shop Operations Manager
Location: Carlton, MN
Compensation: $32.00 - $38.00 per hour
Schedule: Full-time position
Job Type: Direct Hire
About the Opportunity
Doherty Staffing Solutions is partnering with an industry-leading leader in truck upfitting, modification, and repair to help them find qualified candidates for a Shop Operations Manager at their company. If you are someone who has real shop leadership ability and are looking for a challenging opportunity with a growing company, we want to hear from you!
Apply now and our AI Recruiter, Valerie, will reach out ASAP to learn more about how you match this role!
What You'll Do as a Shop Operations Manager:
  • Building and managing the shop schedule
  • Assigning technicians and setting daily priorities
  • Keeping jobs moving through the shop without unnecessary delays
  • Supporting technicians when they hit roadblocks
  • Coordinating with parts, inventory, engineering, fabrication, and administration
  • Making sure jobs are properly documented
  • Watching labor hours, job progress, and schedule commitments
  • Communicating job status and timeline updates
  • Making operational decisions throughout the day
  • Holding quality standards before work leaves the shop
  • Managing rework, warranty issues, and customer concerns after the sale
  • Helping improve shop flow, accountability, safety, and efficiency
  • Customer interfacing for fly-in service work, job updates, and problem solving

What You Need to Bring to the Shop Operations Manager Role:
  • Heavy truck, equipment, fabrication, hydraulic, or manufacturing experience is strongly preferred
  • Organized without being rigid, practical and decisive
  • Comfortable leading mechanics, welders, and technicians
  • Able to communicate clearly with both shop employees and customers
  • Strong at follow-through and willing to hold people accountable
  • Able to understand technical work without needing to personally perform every task
  • Calm when priorities change, while focused on quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction
  • Experience with truck equipment, hydraulics, PTOs, electrical, fabrication, or service work is a major plus
  • #NewCareerByDoherty

Why You'll Like Working with Doherty Staffing Solutions
Enjoy weekly pay, access to health coverage options through Benefits in a Card (including preventative and minimum value plans), and temp-to-hire opportunities for long-term stability where applicable. As a family-owned company with over 45 years in business, we pride ourselves on providing personalized support through a local, dedicated recruiter and maintaining a strong reputation backed by positive online ratings. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, welcoming candidates from all backgrounds and experiences.
Ready to Apply?
Click “Apply Now” to complete our quick, mobile-friendly application. Questions about the Shop Operations Manager role? Reach out to our direct-hire recruiter at 952-715-5043.
This company offers paid time off, flexible work schedule, and employee discounts to their team members.
\nCompany Description

For over 40 years, Doherty has offered customized workforce solutions and talent acquisition services to companies doing business throughout the Midwest.

Company Description

For over 40 years, Doherty has offered customized workforce solutions and talent acquisition services to companies doing business throughout the Midwest.

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