Assistant Operations Manager

Assistant Operations ManagerDuraServ is looking for an Assistant Operations Manager who leads service coordinators, manages daily execution, and is ready to grow into full branch operational ownership.DuraServ's branch service departments keep commercial dock and door systems running for warehouses, distribution centers, and industrial facilities across the country. Behind every technician in the field is an operations team that planned the schedule, staged the equipment, managed the subcontractors, and made sure the customer commitment was met — on time, on budget, and to standard.As Assistant Operations Manager, you work directly alongside the Operations Manager to keep that engine running — supervising Service Coordinators, managing daily schedules and manpower, overseeing the warehouse and inventory protocols, and reinforcing the operational standards that define how this branch performs. This isn't a step sideways. It's a structured path to running the department yourself.If you're operationally sharp, accountable by nature, and ready to take on supervisory responsibility with a clear path to more — this is your next move.What You'll DoExecute the OperationAssist in planning, implementing, and executing daily schedules and project plans to ensure all customer commitments are met on time, within budget, and to the quality standard DuraServ's customers expectReview workload daily and manage manpower effectively — adjusting promptly to changing priorities without losing momentum on existing commitmentsOversee warehouse operations including equipment staging, stock parts ordering, purchase orders, and inventory management protocols alongside the Assistant Operations Manager – FieldLead the TeamProvide direct daily supervision to Service Coordinators — assigning duties, evaluating performance, and driving continuous improvement through consistent coaching and feedbackAssist with oversight and management of subcontractors — conducting job site reviews, evaluating workmanship, and ensuring punch list completion to DuraServ's standardReinforce and enforce company policies and procedures across all departmental operations — your team's compliance reflects your leadershipBuild for GrowthSupport the Operations Manager in leading service department growth — including managing administrative functions and supporting the Technician Training ProgramDevelop your operational and leadership skills through direct exposure to every aspect of branch service operations — this role is designed as a development track, not a holding positionWho You AreYou don't wait to be told what needs attention. You see it, you address it, and you come back with a solution — not a status update.Operationally minded — you think in schedules, priorities, and outcomes; you understand that a plan only matters if it gets executedA natural supervisor — you've led or coordinated people before and you understand that accountability, consistency, and coaching are what build a reliable teamAdaptable under pressure — when priorities shift mid-day (and they will), you adjust without losing control of the commitments already in motionDetail-oriented in the right places — warehouse inventory, equipment staging, purchase orders, and workmanship evaluations all reflect your attention to what mattersPhysically capable — this role includes warehouse and field environments; frequent standing, bending, ladder use, and lifting up to 30 pounds are part of the jobProfessionally ambitious — you see the AOM role as the path to OM, and you approach every day with the standard you want to be held to when you get thereWhat We're Looking ForRequiredHigh School diploma or equivalent required1+ years of experience in manufacturing, distribution, field service, or a related operational environmentDemonstrated ability to supervise or coordinate people — you've assigned work, evaluated performance, or coached a team in a professional settingProficiency with Microsoft Office 365 for scheduling, documentation, and operational reportingValid driver's license — field and warehouse presence are part of this rolePreferredAssociate or bachelor's degreePrior experience in the commercial dock and door, mechanical services, or industrial field service industryExperience with warehouse management, inventory protocols, or subcontractor oversightBackground in technician scheduling, dispatch, or work order coordinationWhat's in It for YouCompetitive compensation commensurate with experienceFull benefits package: medical, dental, vision, and 401K with company matchCompany-provided life insurance, short-term and long-term disabilityDirect development path toward the Operations Manager role — this position is intentionally structured as a leadership trackDaily exposure to every aspect of branch service operations — scheduling, manpower, warehouse, subcontractors, training, and customer commitmentsA supervisory role from day one — you'll lead Service Coordinators and build the leadership instincts that define an OMA Note to the Right Candidate.If you've been in an operational role where you were ready for more responsibility — where you were already doing the work of a leader without the title to match — this is your opportunity to make it official.DuraServ's best Operations Managers came through this role. The branch depends on the AOM to keep the department running while helping build what it's growing into. That's not a small thing — that's exactly where operational leaders are made.Engineering a framework of excellence. That's not aspirational here — it's the standard you'll learn, hold, and eventually lead.APPLY NOW — Operational Leaders in the Making.Hit Apply. Tell us what operation you've supported, what team you've led or coordinated, and where you want to go next.Please note: This is NOT a remote or hybrid role. On-site presence at the branch is required.About DuraServDuraServ is a national leader in commercial dock and door solutions, operating across the U.S. and Canada since 2001. Our branch service departments are the front line of every promise we make to our customers — and we develop the leaders who keep that front line strong.DuraServ is an Equal Opportunity Employer.