Tank Production Manager - Night Shift in Vernal, Utah at Coyote Tanks LLC

About Coyote Tanks Inc.

Coyote Tanks is a leader in API tank manufacturing, delivering high-quality products with speed, precision, and accountability. Coyote Tanks builds critical equipment for the energy and industrial sectors out of the Utah Basin. We operate with a lean manufacturing mindset—no chaos, no excuses, just results.

We are growing fast, and our people are the reason. This role exists to make sure that as we scale, we stay a place where skilled, motivated people want to build their careers.

Position Summary

The Tank Production Manager leads the fabrication and assembly of steel tanks within the production facility. This role is accountable for safety, quality, on-time delivery, and budget compliance across all tank projects. The Tank Production Manager is responsible for scheduling, supervising employees, maintaining consumables and materials, and ensuring that all production work follows ERP-driven workflows and lean manufacturing practices.

This position requires strong leadership, attention to detail, and the ability to drive accountability within the production team. The Tank Production Manager plays a key role in ensuring customer satisfaction by delivering tanks that meet or exceed expectations for quality, schedule, and budget.

Performance Expectations/KPIs:

• Zero accidents and 100% compliance with safety protocols.
• On-time delivery of all tank projects.
• Zero defects and high customer satisfaction with tank quality.
• Budget compliance for department and project costs.
• Six weeks of work consistently visible on the pull plan.
• 100% ERP compliance for scheduling, job costing, and closing jobs.
• Housekeeping and 5-S standards maintained daily.

Night Shift Hours: 4:00pm-12:30am

*Must be 18 years or older to apply*

Key Responsibilities

Safety & Quality

• Serve as the safety leader for the tank production department, ensuring a zero-incident workplace.
• Conduct regular safety meetings, inspections, and corrective actions.
• Ensure all welding and fabrication meets company standards, customer specifications, and applicable codes (ASME, API, AISC, AWS, IBC).
• Conduct inspections throughout production to verify quality and compliance.

Leadership & Team Management

• Direct, supervise, and develop employees in the tank shop, promoting teamwork and accountability.
• Conduct employee evaluations, including 90-day reviews, annual reviews, and performance improvement plans.
• Responsible for interviewing, hiring, training, discipline, and termination of tank department employees (with HR support).
• Lead daily Gemba walks and production meetings to align the team with schedule and quality goals.

Scheduling & Production Control

• Manage and maintain six weeks of work on the pull plan for the tank shop.
• Ensure daily updates are made to production schedules, crossing off completed work by day’s end.
• Develop recovery plans if schedules are at risk without impacting ship dates.
• Coordinate with other departments when delays may affect downstream activities.
• Ensure all projects are properly entered into the ERP system before work begins.

Budget & Cost Management

• Manage department budget, including labor, consumables, and materials.
• Track project budgets to ensure tanks are fabricated on time and within cost targets.
• Monitor labor efficiency and enforce accurate time reporting through ERP job costing.
• Correct timecard errors only with proper documentation and approval.

Materials & Resources

• Submit accurate and timely material requests to procurement.
• Manage inventory of welding consumables, gases, and raw materials to prevent shortages or delays.
• Oversee material handling, staging, and flow of components through the tank shop.

Shop Operations & Continuous Improvement

• Open and close the tank shop daily, ensuring operations start and finish on schedule.
• Maintain a 5-S housekeeping standard across the tank department (sort, set in order, shine, standardize, sustain).
• Drive lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Actively participate in cross-department problem-solving and process improvement efforts.

Physical Demands

The physical demands and work environment described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working Conditions

• Work predominantly indoors in dusty and noisy environments.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods.
• Use of Personal Protective Equipment required.
• Noise levels may vary from quiet to loud.
• Exposure to hazards associated with the manufacturing industry.

Benefits

Offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Life and disability Insurance

Benefits may vary based on employment classification and hours worked.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Coyote Tanks Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Required

• 5+ years of supervisory or management experience in steel fabrication, tank production, or heavy manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of welding, fabrication processes, and steel materials.
• Familiarity with ASME, API, and AWS standards for tank fabrication.
• Proficiency in ERP and pull planning systems for production scheduling and labor tracking.
• Excellent leadership, coaching, and conflict resolution skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, schedules, and manpower effectively.