Field Operations Manager — Shipyard & Tank Cleaning

South Bay Sand Blasting & Tank Cleaning; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

South Bay Sandblasting & Tank Cleaning, Inc. is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to oversee Washington operations and drive day-to-day production execution in a shipyard environment.

The role focuses on manpower planning, scheduling, logistics, material coordination, and operational support across multiple projects, with emphasis on Tank Cleaning, Preservation, and Non‑Skid operations. Strong field leadership is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in ship repair, marine industrial, construction, coatings, tank cleaning or similar production environment.
• Direct experience supervising multiple crews, supervisors, or projects.
• Strong understanding of manpower planning, scheduling, and field operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day production and operational activities.
• Oversee field personnel and supervision structures.
• Develop and maintain manpower plans based on workload.
• Coordinate staffing across projects to optimize labor utilization.
• Review production schedules and communicate daily priorities.
• Monitor progress, productivity, and schedule performance.
• Ensure materials, tools, and equipment are available when needed.
• Coordinate with QA and Safety to meet inspections and safety requirements.
• Lead in planning, kickoff, and coordination meetings with customers and shipyard reps.

Skills

Manpower planning

Scheduling

Leadership

Field operations

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Office

Job description

South Bay Sandblasting & Tank Cleaning, Inc. is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to oversee Washington operations and drive day-to-day production execution in a shipyard environment.

The role focuses on manpower planning, scheduling, logistics, material coordination, and operational support across multiple projects, with emphasis on Tank Cleaning, Preservation, and Non‑Skid operations. Strong field leadership is essential.