Assistant Operations Manager - Production

This is a 2nd shift position (Monday-Thursday, 4pm-2am) with potential for over-time

Company Overview:

Phoenix Fabricators and Erectors, LLC (“Phoenix”), founded in 1986 and headquartered in Avon, Indiana, is one of the nation’s leading construction companies having constructed over 5,000 elevated water storage tanks throughout the United States as well as several foreign countries. By employing our own field crews, we are able to offer a turnkey operation – engineering, fabrication, foundation installation, field erection and painting. We also maintain the industry’s highest-rated safety program to protect our employees and our customers. It is this combination of high-quality construction and safe working environment that has earned us numerous “Tank of the Year” awards from the Steel Tank Institute/Steel Plate Fabricators Association, American Water Works Association, and Tnemec Industrial Coatings.

Job Purpose:

The Assistant Operations Manager oversees day-to-day shop operations to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production. This role manages and schedules employees, coordinates workflow, monitors inventory and ensures that all work meets company standard and customer requirements. The Assistant Operations Manager plays a key role in maintaining a safe work environment and driving continuous improvement.

Description of Essential Duties:

• Coordinate workflow between welding, fabrication, and assembly teams to meet production schedules.
• Support the Operations Manager in supervising shop personnel, providing guidance, training, and performance feedback.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, health, and environmental regulations and company policies.
• Train, mentor, and evaluate employees to build skills and ensure consistent performance.
• Monitor inventory of materials, tools, and equipment; coordinate with purchasing for replenishment.
• Inspect finished products and processes for quality, accuracy, and compliance with specifications.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production or equipment issues to minimize downtime.
• Maintain accurate records, including production reports, time sheets, and maintenance logs.
• Recommend and implement process improvements to increase productivity and efficiency.
• Foster a positive and collaborative work environment, ensuring effective communication within the team and with other departments (engineering, quality, logistics).
• The above list of duties is not to be construed as an exhaustive list. Other duties logically associated with the position may be assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. These may be varied based on specific requirements of a location or project)

• High School Diploma, or GED equivalent.
• 3-5 years of experience in manufacturing, fabrication, or maintenance shop environment, including at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Proven experience in welding, fabrication, or industrial manufacturing (supervisory experience preferred).
• Strong understanding of welding processes, fabrication techniques, and shop equipment.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Proficiency in reading blueprints, schematics, and production plans.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good hands-on mechanical ability.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and best practices in an industrial shop environment.
• Working knowledge of computers and MS Office Suite.

Highly Sought After Credentials:

• Certified Weld Inspector Certification

Physical Demands:

(The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.)

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk and/or hear, and/or use hands and fingers to handle or touch objects, tools, or controls. The employee is frequently required to stand, and/or walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move and/or pull up to 50 pounds (up to 100 pounds with assistance) of equipment, material and/or tools which may include lifting 50 pounds (up to 100 pounds with assistance) above shoulders. Must also be capable of climbing onto trailers or trucks to secure and move equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

(The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.)

The employee works in airborne particles, dust, non-weather heat, and toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee could be exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level is usually moderate but may be loud at certain times. The employee must be available during traditional hours (40 plus per week) to complete assigned tasks according to contract or job requirements.

Phoenix Fabricators and Erectors, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Phoenix Fabricators and Erectors, LLC is also an E-Verify participant.

The above statements reflect the principal functions of the occupation described and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job.