Operations Manager

Overview

If you know how to lead a team with urgency, accountability, and respect...and you're ready to make things move in a fast‑paced sign manufacturing company, we want to meet you.

Sky Rite is looking for an Operations Manager to run the day‑to‑day scheduling, coordination, and supervision of our sign operations team in Amarillo. You'll lead and manage sign technicians/installers to deliver high‑quality sign projects on time, every time.

This role isn't for the faint of heart. It's for someone who knows how to earn respect on the shop floor, in the field, and in the eyes of our customers...while driving results that matter.

• Oversee daily team assignments and resource allocation for install & service work
• Coach and supervise team members on execution, safety, and customer care
• Ensure proper staffing and skills mix across crews
• Set the tone for culture, accountability, and professional behavior
/ul>Job Scheduling & Workflow
• Coordinate project start dates, crew schedules, install equipment, and material staging
• Act as the point of contact for our installation & service team to ensure accurate handoff and prep
• Prioritize tasks and jobs based on install dates, crew capacity, and work readiness
• Flag scheduling conflicts, missing materials, or delays before they impact the customer
Operational Execution & Results
• Drive on‑time completion of jobs with zero punch items
• Manage budgets and hours against job estimates, including install and fabrication labor
• Audit jobs post‑completion for material usage, field change orders, and cost variance
• Provide accurate feedback to Sales and Design for process improvement
Safety, Compliance, and Risk Management
• Own safety practices and training across field and shop teams
• Conduct toolbox talks, inspections, and jobsite walk‑throughs as needed
• Maintain licenses, DOT records, signage permits, and insurance requirements
Required Skills & Experience
• Proven supervisory or team leadership experience in skilled trades
• Strong working knowledge of scheduling, time management, and job costing
• High emotional intelligence and ability to lead a team by example
• Ability to read construction drawings, install specs, and technical shop drawings
• Solid communication skills, verbal and written, with peers and customers
• Must be able to work independently and adapt to changing priorities
Required & Preferred Certifications
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record (required)
• Able to lift 50+ lbs and work on ladders, lifts, or at heights (required)
• Able to pass pre‑employment drug screen (required)
• Intermediate computer literacy: email, shared files, job tracking tools (required)
• Texas Sign Electrician License – Journeyman or Master (preferred)
• CDL – Commercial Driver's License (preferred)
• Military veterans encouraged to apply
Job Snapshot Schedule & Work Environment
• Full‑time salaried role (Monday–Friday)
• Occasional nights and weekends based on project timelines
• Mix of shop, office, and field work
• Weather exposure and hands‑on job support is expected
What We Provide
• Competitive base salary based on experience
• Boot allowance
• Phone stipend
• Paid training and continuing education support
• 401(k) or retirement savings plan (if offered at Sky Rite)
• Branded apparel and safety gear provided
Why This Role Matters

Sky Rite builds signs that light up streets, highways, stadiums, hospitals, and hometowns across Texas. Your leadership will directly affect how customers feel about our brand and how our teams take pride in their work.

We don't need someone to manage the chaos. We need someone to eliminate it.

If you're ready to build something great...on time, with quality, and as a respected leader...we're ready for you.

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Sky Rite is an equal opportunity employer.

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