Workshop Manager Elko, NV

Sandvik Mining is looking for a Workshop Manager in our Elko NV facility

Sandvikhas a strong platform based on our world-class R&D capabilities and premium high-tech products. We are at the forefront of automation digitalization and electrification and sustainability is an integral part of how we do business.We seek bright curious and forward-thinking multi-cultural team members who are motivated by serving customers and employees in future proofing business and thrive in an inclusive learning culture.We offercompetitive wages and benefits strong support forlearning and professional development and opportunities to grow asuccessful rewarding careerin a diverse collaborative and globally connected organization that values innovation fairness and longterm impact.

Business area Mining isa global leading supplier of equipment and tools parts service digital solutions and sustainability-driving technologies for the mining and construction industries. Applicationsinclude rock drilling rock cutting loading and hauling tunneling and quarrying.

The Workshop Manager is responsible for the general management planning and resourcing of all rebuild and repair activities within the Elko Workshop in the support of the local Sandvik USA region. The role also focuses on improving customer perception and developing efficient workshop operations that ensure added value to the customer base.

This role Workshop Manager requires in-facility presence in the Elko NV facility.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and develop facility rebuild operations offerings and capabilities consistent with business strategies and identified customer needs.
• Manage workshop resources to meet utilization production targets and capacity requirements.
• Develop workshop business plans for additional projects or expansion of current operations.
• Enhance relationships with internal and external customers to support constructive and profitable business partnerships.
• Investigate competitor activities and conduct relevant market research to maintain competitiveness.
• Ensure workshop operations run with efficient and lean processes.
• Create an environment where tasks and actions are driven by strong process and project management concepts.
• Provide input into and achieve agreed business targets including inventory management workshop utilization capacity management and workshop standards.
• Ensure implementation of appropriate financial controls.
• Optimize rebuild capacity and service offerings for the customer base.
• Ensure customer satisfaction within the area of primary responsibility.
• Hire coach motivate train evaluate and direct team members to accomplish goals and objectives.
• Ensure proper onboarding of new personnel in accordance with company procedures.
• Manage motivate and influence ad hoc teams as driven by business needs.
• Manage resources to deliver rebuild and repair projects for internal and external customers on time and within budget.
• Comply with Sandvik EHS policies and applicable government customer and industry regulations.
• Identify and report unsafe work habits.
• Strive to find safer ways for customers to work with Sandvik products.
• Ensure all activities are carried out in accordance with company values and policies.
• Participate in mining association meetings as designated.
• Stay current on industry developments and competitive repair and rebuild offerings.
• Take responsibility for personal development and skill enhancement.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree or equivalent 4 years hands on experience in engineering business operations management or a related discipline
• Minimum of five additional years of workshop service rebuild repair or heavy equipment maintenance leadership experience
• Demonstrated success managing technicians supervisors planners parts coordination repair schedules customer priorities and workshop production targets
• Strong understanding of mining equipment rebuilds component repairs rock drill repairs welding/fabrication activities contamination control quality assurance and safe workshop practices
• Valid drivers license in good standing
• Ability to obtain and maintain required MSHA site-specific EHS and customer-required training where applicable

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and relevant business systems used for work orders planning parts timekeeping invoicing and reporting

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in engineering business operations management or a related discipline.
• Ten years of progressive leadership experience in mining heavy equipment industrial repair rebuild or service operations.
• Experience leading a multi-discipline workshop environment including machine rebuilds component rebuilds rock drills welding repair work paint/refurbishment planning parts coordination and administration.
• Commercial awareness with the ability to manage utilization capacity labor recovery cost control invoicing flow customer expectations and profitability.
• Experience with Lean continuous improvement 5S root cause analysis quality management systems and ISO 9001 principles.
• Strong customer-facing communication skills with the ability to support account teams resolve escalations and improve customer confidence in workshop turnaround time quality and value.
• Proven ability to coach train develop and hold teams accountable for safety quality schedule adherence documentation accuracy and productivity.

Location:

This role is based primarily at the Sandvik Elko Workshop Branch in Elko Nevada and requires regular presence in the workshop yard office and customer-facing areas. The position operates in an industrial heavy equipment repair environment involving machine rebuilds component repairs rock drill repairs welding/fabrication parts movement lifting activities customer inspections and quality verification. Standard schedule is generally Monday through Friday during normal business hours; however additional hours may be required to support production schedules customer commitments urgent repairs audits safety matters or operational priorities. Occasional travel to customer mine sites vendor locations training events and regional business meetings may be required. The role requires compliance with Sandvik EHS requirements customer site requirements MSHA/site-specific training where applicable and use of required PPE. The employee must be able to safely access workshop and yard areas participate in inspections support incident or hazard reviews and work around mobile equipment cranes tools parts oil/grease noise and other normal workshop conditions.

Compensation Range: The salary range is expected to be from $119840 - $140000

Work authorization

Must have the legal right to work in the United States on anindefinite basis without employer sponsorship.
(Please note: temporary work authorizations including OPT do not meet this requirement.)

This position will be posted a minimum of 5 days or until filled.

Benefits:

Sandvik offers a comprehensive total compensation package including a competitive benefits package of health dental and disability insurance and an outstanding 401(k) retirement savings plan. We also provide opportunities for professional competence development training and career advancement.

How to apply

For immediate consideration please apply online at to the Workshop Manager position R0094991.

Sandvik is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex gender identity sexual orientation race color religion national origin disability protected Veteran status age or any other characteristic protected by law. Any applicant who because of a disability needs accommodation or assistance in completing an application or at any time during the application process should contact Human Resources at Sandvik also provides reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities consistent with its obligations under the law.