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Assistant Operations Manager

Job Locations US-TX-San Antonio
Posted Date 10 hours ago(10/16/2025 9:36 AM)
Location : Name
Alamo Iron Works - San Antonio, TX
Location : Address
943 Frost Bank Center Dr
Location : City
San Antonio
Location : Postal Code
78219
Job ID
2025-5434
Category
Operations

Overview

Position Summary:

 

Assistant Operation Manager

 

We are seeking an experienced Assistant Operations Manager with strong production / fabrication experience, and a strong background in steel fabrication, ISO, and production scheduling. The ideal candidate will oversee day-to-day shop floor operations, ensure the efficient flow of work orders through the fabrication process, and maintain high standards of quality, safety, and productivity.

 

This is a key leadership role requiring hands-on industry knowledge, proven team management, and the ability to optimize manufacturing processes in a fast-paced steel fabrication environment.

Responsibilities

 

  • Lead and manage all production and fabrication activities across the facility.
  • Develop, implement, and maintain detailed production schedules to meet project deadlines and customer requirements.
  • Coordinate with project managers, engineering, and procurement to align material availability and labor resources with production needs.
  • Monitor and adjust workloads to ensure maximum efficiency and on-time delivery.
  • Manage a team of welders, fitters, machine operators, and shop personnel—providing leadership, training, and performance feedback.
  • Oversee QA/QC standards throughout the fabrication process; ensure compliance with customer specs and industry codes (e.g., AWS, AISC).
  • Monitor key production metrics (efficiency, downtime, throughput, labor hours) and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Maintain a safe and compliant work environment; enforce safety standards, procedures, and housekeeping practices.
  • Troubleshoot fabrication issues and collaborate with engineering on drawing discrepancies or design clarifications.
  • Participate in capacity planning and long-term production strategy.

Safety & Other Supervisory Responsibilities:

  • The successful incumbent will play a key leadership role in reducing risk of incident and injury and will drive implementation of many Safety initiatives
  • Lead the warehouse New Hire Safety Training as part of the New Hire Experience to ensure new hires are prepared to perform their new responsibilities safely.
  • Lead Safety training for hourly employees, monitors, tracks, and reports key Safety metrics, and ensures compliance with federal, state, local and corporate regulatory programs.
  • Conduct incident investigations to ensure completeness and accuracy, develop and track corrective actions, act as a change agent for the area, and lead multi-disciplinary teams to make process improvements and reduce risk of injury.
  • Conduct monthly safety inspections and employee safety awareness meetings.
  • Site leadership, interviewing, hiring, onboarding and training employees; employee development; planning, assigning and directing work, appraising performance; rewarding and correcting employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

  • BS or BA degree in business, industrial engineering, distribution or related field is preferred
  • 5+ years of experience in a fabrication management or production scheduling role within the steel industry.
  • Strong knowledge of steel fabrication processes (cutting, welding, forming, assembling).
  • Proven ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings, shop blueprints, and welding symbols.
  • Experience with ERP/MRP systems for scheduling and job tracking (e.g., FabTrol, STRUMIS, or similar).
  • Excellent organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
  • Familiarity with industry standards and certifications (e.g., AWS D1.1, AISC, ISO 9001).
  • Strong commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.
  • Experience in structural steel, industrial fabrication, or custom metalwork projects.
  • Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies.
  • Welding or fabrication trade background is a strong asset.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and production planning tools.

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies:

  • Problem solving.
  • Business Acumen.
  • Change Agent.
  • Collaboration Skills.
  • Communication Proficiency.
  • Decision Making.
  • Initiative.
  • Leadership.
  • Problem Solving/Analysis.
  • Results Driven.
  • IT literate, Microsoft, Excel, PowerPoint, ERP system
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Organizational skills, able to handle multiple priorities and results orientated
  • Knowledge of commercial and employment law applicable to position

Working Conditions:

  • Primarily shop/plant environment with regular exposure to fabrication equipment and materials.
  • Requires the use of PPE and adherence to safety standards.
  • Occasional extended hours or weekend work based on project timelines.

 

Disclaimer: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

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