Electrical Shop Operations Manager

Be part of a growing employee‑owned company that has been around for over 75 years!

Southern Air, Inc. is a company dedicated to the growth of our employees and excellent customer service. We serve clients throughout the Virginia, West Virginia, and North Carolina regions.
This opportunity is located at our pre‑fabrication facility in Lynchburg, VA.

Southern Air, Inc. rewards your commitment with excellent wages and benefits, including participation in our ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan), Holiday/PTO, medical, 401(k), and career opportunities. Join our team and enjoy the rewards.

Electrical Shop Operations Manager leads and manages the activities within the electrical pre‑fabrication department, working closely with other production departments and project managers. These responsibilities include managing staff, creating work schedules, assigning specific duties, constantly reviewing performance data to drive productivity and goal achievement, and identifying opportunities for cost reduction and program improvement. Implement and enhance departmental policies, goals, objectives, and procedures.

Also, determine staffing requirements, train new employees, and oversee personnel processes.

• The successful candidate will be responsible for inspecting/testing products at various stages of production to ensure that customer specifications are being met and company quality standards are followed.
• Working with part of an electrical team walking down all aspects of the electrical raceways, cabling, and system equipment is being installed correctly for handover on job sites.
• Journeyman license and or ten-plus years in the trade.
• Knowledge of code.
• The ideal candidate will be able to work in a team environment and under pressure.
• Ability to read and understand construction plans, contracts, and related documents.
• Excellent computer proficiency (MS Office – Word, Excel).
• Work under pressure and meet deadlines while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.
• Must be able to pass a post‑offer pre‑employment drug screen and may be required to satisfactorily complete additional background checks as required (i.e. DMV, criminal history).
• Must adhere to all company policies and procedures.
• Health Plan – With company contributions to employee health savings account
• 401(k) with company match
• ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)
• Vision Plan
• Short‑Term & Long‑Term Disability
• Life Insurance & Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)
• PTO (Paid Time Off) for vacation and other purposes
• Employee Assistance Plan
• The work schedule is Monday through Friday, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

• Ability to troubleshoot issues with systematic, thoughtful, timely, and effective solutions and procedures.
• Demonstrate proper and safe use of tools and related equipment.
• Experience in providing quality, professional customer‑related services.
• Ability to work and communicate effectively individually and in a team environment.
• Ability to handle disruptions in stride with professionalism.
• Ability to work independently in a commercial setting.

The physical activities described are representative of those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions and expectations. Performing this job requires frequent use of hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls. Must be able to sit, talk, hear, and stand frequently throughout the day.

Must be able to climb, reach above shoulder height, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl frequently. The position occasionally may require lifting heavy objects (up to 50 pounds) and performing strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions. May work with or around typical construction materials and chemicals requiring safety data sheet knowledge.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, please contact Recruiting at Phone:  Email: newhires@southern‑