SUMMARY:  

The Shop Service Manager is responsible for preventative maintenance and repair of the extensive lineup of  machinery used at Kinnard Farms. The Shop Service Manager will be responsible for the proper staffing and  evaluation of all shop employees. This person also is responsible for all purchasing of shop supplies and  parts for repairs. The position requires a combination of hands on mechanical work and knowledge, as well  as supervisory skills.  

QUALIFICATIONS:  

  1. Ability to manage people. Able to train, direct and evaluate team members.
  2. Will possess strong mechanical skills and be able to troubleshoot and correct mechanical problems
  3. Experience with: semi-truck and trailers, large farm tractors and implements, skid steers, pay loaders, hydraulics, diesel engines, fuel systems and welding
  4. Have strong written and verbal communication skills
  5. Have strong management skills
  6. Have strong organizational skills and is detail orientated
  7. Is self-motivated
  8. Ability to work well with others
  9. Ability to make decisions under pressure
  10. Ability to perform mechanical work to a very high standard

DUTIES: 

  1. Hire, train, and evaluate mechanics. Assign maintenance and repair duties to mechanics.
  2. Manage Mechanic team 
  3. Create an equipment replacement calendar that minimizes operating costs per hour. Plan will  balance repairs / replacement and trade in value. In coordination with other managers, ensure  that the business has a back up plan in place for all daily use machines. 
  4. Responsible for maintaining a clean and well-organized shop. Tools should all have a designated  storage area. This makes it easier to find tools and to determine if someone has borrowed and  not returned a tool. Will oversee keeping an inventory of frequently used parts and consumables. 
  5. Preform emergency repairs, self-preform or with assistance from mechanics. Will be on call for  emergency repairs in a rotation. Develop this rotation for being on call to include self and  mechanics. Most emergencies can be prevented by proper maintenance so this should be a rare  occurrence.
  6. Responsible for all routine maintenance on all machinery, some will be self-preformed, some will  be assigned to mechanics, and some will be assigned to operators. It is your responsibility to see  to that maintenance that is assigned to others is being properly preformed in a timely manner. 
    1. Every time a service is performed, clearly label machine with hours or date at which next  service will be necessary. This enables machine operators to determine at a glance if a  machine is due for service. 
    2. Communicate with operators to determine best time to perform necessary repairs and/or  maintenance. Most machines have regular scheduled hours of operation. Maintenance  and repair work should be scheduled to not interfere with these schedules. 
  7. Keep accurate records of all machinery. Work with Accounting Manager to ensure that records  included: 
    1. Make and model 
    2. Purchase date and price 
    3. Where it was purchased 
    4. Condition of the machine at purchase 
    5. Date and tach readings when service will be needed or is performed 
    6. Brief outline of intervals at which maintenance needs to be performed as well as part  numbers and wrenches needed to perform this maintenance. 
  8. Will be responsible for reading owner’s manual when a new machine is purchased. Also will need  to outline in writing basic maintenance routines and service intervals for all machinery.
  9. Develop a preventative oil analysis program that routinely checks major hydrostatic, transmission  and engine systems for excessive wear which may indicate the need for major overhaul work.  The goal here is to accurately predict when a major system failure will occur so that an informed  decision can be made as to trade or overhaul. 
  10. Attend weekly managers meeting in order to stay in touch with other departments on the farm.  Often, a simple change made in one division has a ripple effect on everyone’s duties, these  changes should be discussed at managers meetings. 
  11. Aid in developing an inventory system for spare parts and consumables. The goal of this system  is to eliminate emergency runs. Running for one part is a huge waste of time and money and  should be avoided. Whenever a new part is added to inventory, make sure it is recorded. When a  machine is traded, any new parts left in inventory should also be returned for credit if we no longer  need them. Excess inventory is extremely expensive and often times planning ahead and  ordering pieces to be delivered works just as well as having these parts in inventory. 
  12. Consult with owners on large emergency repairs to decide when it is not feasible for us to perform  the repairs in-house. Take care of the details involved with having another person perform these  duties. 
  13. Responsible for keeping a schedule of machinery that needs maintenance and repairs.
  14. New machine research and selection; meet with Lee & the manager needing machine.
  15. Other duties as assigned.

WORK RELATIONSHIP: 

The Shop Service Manager will report to the ownership of Kinnard Farms directly.  The Shop Service Manager will work closely with the outdoor team, feeding team, and herd management team on necessary repairs and maintenance.  The Shop Service Manager will maintain open communication with all employees at Kinnard Farms and will be expected to attend weekly department head meetings.  

COMPENSATION: 

Excellent earning potential and excellent career advancement potential for the qualified person.  Industry-leading compensation along with an excellent benefits package including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, paid vacation, paid holidays, retirement contribution, and company paid uniforms.  

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Please send resume and / or completed application to info@kinnardfarms.com

OR mail to:
Kinnard Farms
E2675 County Road S
Casco, WI 54205