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Shop & Facility Manager

Lead a High-Performing Team at a Growing Company!

We are seeking a motivated, organized, and mechanically inclined Shop & Facility Manager to oversee daily operations in our fence fabrication and supply facility. This full-time role is perfect for someone who takes pride in leadership, efficiency, and keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes.

Position Summary

Apex Fence & Construction is seeking a highly organized, dependable, and experienced Shop Manager to oversee the daily operations of our shop, warehouse, inventory, fleet, equipment, and material logistics.

This is a hands-on leadership position. The Shop Manager is responsible for making sure our field crews have the materials, equipment, vehicles, and support they need to perform their jobs efficiently each day.

The ideal candidate is a strong leader who takes ownership, communicates effectively, delegates effectively, and manages multiple priorities in a fast-paced construction environment. Experience in warehouse management, fleet management, construction materials, or logistics is strongly preferred. Fence and welding knowledge is a major advantage.

Key Responsibilities

Shop & Warehouse Management

• Oversee the daily operation, organization, cleanliness, and security of the shop and warehouse.
• Maintain an organized system for storing fence materials, hardware, tools, equipment, and supplies.
• Ensure materials are properly received, counted, inspected, stored, and distributed.
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels of commonly used materials and supplies.
• Identify material shortages before they impact field operations.
• Coordinate incoming deliveries and outgoing materials.
• Maintain designated locations for materials, tools, equipment, and returned items.
• Reduce lost, damaged, misplaced, and unnecessarily purchased materials.
• Ensure the shop and yard remain clean, professional, and safe.

Material & Job Logistics

• Review upcoming projects and coordinate material preparation with the operations and project management teams.
• Ensure crews have the correct materials, tools, and equipment before leaving for jobs.
• Coordinate staging and loading of materials for upcoming projects.
• Verify quantities and materials before they are sent to the field.
• Manage returned materials from completed projects and ensure usable materials are properly restocked.
• Coordinate material pickups, deliveries, transfers, and other logistical needs.
• Anticipate upcoming material and equipment needs instead of reacting to shortages at the last minute.
• Help prevent downtime caused by missing materials, tools, vehicles, or equipment.

Fleet Management

• Oversee the condition and readiness of company trucks, trailers, forklifts, skid steers, and other equipment.
• Maintain an organized preventive maintenance schedule for company vehicles and equipment.
• Coordinate oil changes, tires, repairs, inspections, registrations, and scheduled maintenance.
• Identify vehicle or equipment issues and coordinate repairs before they create larger problems.
• Maintain accurate maintenance and repair records.
• Ensure trucks and trailers are properly equipped for field operations.
• Monitor vehicle and equipment cleanliness and general condition.
• Help control unnecessary repair costs through preventive maintenance and accountability.
• Coordinate with outside mechanics, dealerships, tire shops, and equipment repair companies when necessary.

Tools & Equipment

• Maintain accountability for company-owned tools and equipment.
• Develop and maintain systems for checking tools and equipment in and out.
• Inspect returned tools and equipment for damage or maintenance needs.
• Coordinate repairs and replacement of damaged or worn equipment.
• Maintain appropriate quantities of commonly used tools and consumable supplies.
• Help reduce tool loss and unnecessary replacement costs.

Leadership & Personnel Management

• Lead and manage shop and warehouse personnel.
• Assign daily responsibilities and clearly communicate expectations.
• Delegate tasks effectively and follow up to ensure completion.
• Hold employees accountable for organization, cleanliness, safety, and productivity.
• Train employees on proper material handling, equipment operation, and shop procedures.
• Work closely with project managers, estimators, superintendents, crew leaders, and office staff.
• Maintain a positive, team-oriented environment while holding a high standard for performance.
• Be willing to step in and work alongside the team when necessary.

Inventory & Purchasing Support

• Assist with maintaining accurate inventory counts.
• Monitor commonly used materials and communicate purchasing needs.
• Receive and verify material orders against packing slips and purchase orders.
• Report shortages, incorrect materials, and damaged products.
• Help identify opportunities to reduce waste and improve purchasing efficiency.
• Assist with periodic physical inventory counts.
• Maintain accountability for scrap, leftover material, and reusable inventory.

Safety & Facility Management

• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized shop and yard.
• Ensure materials are stacked and stored safely.
• Ensure forklifts, equipment, tools, and vehicles are being operated properly.
• Identify and correct potential safety hazards.
• Help enforce company safety policies and PPE requirements.
• Maintain clear driving areas, loading areas, and emergency access throughout the facility.

Required Qualifications

• Previous experience in warehouse, shop, fleet, logistics, construction, or operations management.
• Demonstrated leadership experience.
• Strong organizational and logistical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple employees, priorities, projects, and deadlines.
• Ability to delegate responsibilities and hold others accountable.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Mechanically inclined with a working understanding of vehicles, trailers, tools, and construction equipment.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced construction environment.
• Basic computer and technology skills for inventory, maintenance records, email, and internal communication.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• Ability to perform physical tasks associated with a construction warehouse/shop environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Fence industry experience.
• Knowledge of chain link, ornamental, wood, access control, gates, and other fencing materials.
• Welding and fabrication knowledge.
• Previous fleet management experience.
• Previous warehouse or inventory management experience.
• Construction material purchasing experience.
• Forklift and equipment operation experience.
• Mechanical or equipment maintenance background.

Ideal Candidate

The right person for this position will be someone who:

• Leads instead of simply supervises.
• Takes ownership of the shop and treats it like their own operation.
• Is highly competent and can be trusted to make good decisions.
• Sees problems before they become emergencies.
• Understands how to prioritize and delegate.
• Keeps people productive without needing constant direction.
• Is organized and believes everything should have a place.
• Understands that an organized shop directly affects field productivity and profitability.
• Communicates effectively with both field and office personnel.
• Holds themselves and others accountable.
• Is willing to jump in and help when needed.
• Can balance urgency with planning.
• Looks for ways to improve systems rather than accepting "that's how we've always done it."

What Success Looks Like

A successful Shop Manager will create an operation where:

• Crews leave each morning prepared and on time.
• Materials are staged correctly for upcoming projects.
• Inventory is organized, and shortages are identified early.
• Trucks and equipment receive preventive maintenance before failures occur.
• Tools and equipment are accounted for.
• The shop and yard remain clean and organized.
• Project managers and field leaders know they can rely on the shop.
• Material waste, unnecessary purchases, equipment downtime, and lost tools are reduced.
• Shop employees understand their responsibilities and are held accountable.
• Problems are solved proactively instead of constantly becoming emergencies.

The Shop Manager plays a major role in the company's overall efficiency. The goal of this position is simple: keep our people equipped, our materials organized, our fleet operational, and our jobs moving.

Job Details:

• Job Type: Full-time

• Expected Hours: 45–50 hours per week

• Pay: $23.00 – $25.00 per hour (depending on experience)