Operations Manager

Location 5851 E. 56th Ave.,Commerce City, CO, 80022,United States Job Category Administration Employee Type Full Time Description Field Operations Manager Copper State Bolt & Nut Company has been a trusted name since 1972. As a family and women-owned business, we serve more than 16,000 customers through 30+ facilities, providing fasteners, construction products, industrial supplies, safety products, and more. 2-Year Field Assignment | Travel Required | Company Vehicle | Housing Allowance | Per Diem Copper State Bolt & Nut Company is seeking an experienced Field Operations Manager to lead operations supporting major customer projects. This is a hands-on field leadership role overseeing people, inventory, material flow, customer commitments, safety, scheduling, and day-to-day operations from site mobilization through demobilization. This is not a traditional desk-based branch manager position. The successful candidate must be comfortable working in the field, leading teams, managing changing priorities, and making decisions in a fast-paced project environment. What You’ll Do Lead field operations from mobilization through daily operations and final demobilization. Coordinate site setup, equipment, inventory, technology, security, and material-handling processes. Oversee receiving, inventory control, staging, loading, delivery, VMI, kitting, returns, and field issue resolution. Maintain accurate inventory across yards, containers, vehicles, staging areas, and customer locations. Coordinate customer demand, project schedules, inbound supply, labor, equipment, and material availability. Serve as the primary on-site operational contact for customer field teams. Lead, schedule, train, coach, and develop Project Materials and Fulfillment teams and temporary/local labor. Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with PPE, equipment, traffic control, housekeeping, and security requirements. Monitor labor, overtime, equipment, freight, and other project expenses. Communicate shortages, risks, schedule changes, and service issues and develop recovery plans. Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, Safety, Quality, HR, IT, Finance, Integration, and Copper State branches. Support inventory transfer, site restoration, and project demobilization. What You Bring 5+ years of progressively responsible experience in field operations, project logistics, materials management, distribution, construction support, military logistics, oil and gas operations, or a related environment. Proven experience leading employees and coordinating multiple workstreams in a safety-sensitive operation. Knowledge of receiving, inventory control, material handling, staging, delivery, and customer service. Strong problem-solving, communication, organization, and decision-making skills. Experience with ERP systems, mobile scanners, spreadsheets, reporting tools, and Microsoft applications. Valid driver's license and ability to meet company vehicle and travel requirements. Willingness to work an extended 2-year remote field assignment and travel or relocate to future projects as needed. Preferred Experience Military logistics or transportation Oil and gas field operations Construction materials or laydown yards Large-scale or mission-critical projects Launching a warehouse, project yard, field base, or temporary operation CDL/fleet operations Forklift or telehandler operations Microsoft 365, Dynamics 365, or Power BI Certifications & Education OSHA 30 – Required within 90 days; company sponsored Class B CDL – Preferred, not required First Aid/CPR – Preferred Associate or bachelor's degree in operations, logistics, supply chain, construction management, business, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered Compensation & Field Assignment This is an exempt, salaried position paid bi-weekly. Performance, project completion, and retention bonuses are available. The field assignment includes: Take-home company vehicle Market-based housing allowance Home travel allowance The initial assignment is approximately 2 years, with opportunities to extend the project, move to future projects, advance into operations leadership, or transition into a permanent Copper State branch or operations leadership role. Recurring travel and mobility are expected. Medical Insurance HSA Wellness Rewards Program 401(k) with Company Match Company-Paid Life Insurance & AD&DD Short- & Long-Term Disability Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Additional Employee Perks This is a field-based position supporting customer jobsites. Work may include outdoor conditions, uneven surfaces, walking and standing for extended periods, and moving between offices, yards, vehicles, containers, and jobsites. Variable schedules, early starts, occasional weekends, and emergency response may be required based on project needs. #J-18808-Ljbffr