Manager in Training

Manager In Training

We are seeking a highly organized, proactive, and solutions-driven Manager in Training of a fast-paced industrial steel fabrication company. This role goes beyond administrative support and requires a business-minded professional who can anticipate needs, solve problems, and take ownership of critical tasks that keep leadership focused on growth, operations, and customer success.

The ideal candidate thrives in a hands-on manufacturing environment, understands urgency, and can operate with a high level of discretion, accountability, and initiative.

Key Responsibilities

Executive Support

• Prepare reports, presentations, and correspondence on behalf of leadership
• Act as a gatekeeper while maintaining strong internal and external relationships
• Coordinate and follow up on key initiatives, ensuring deadlines are met

Operational & Business Support

• Relieve day-to-day administrative and operational burdens from executive leadership
• Assist with project coordination across departments including production, estimating, and operations
• Identify inefficiencies and proactively implement solutions
• Support leadership in decision-making with data gathering and analysis

Lease & Contract Administration

• Draft, review, and manage rental leases and related agreements
• Coordinate with legal, finance, and external partners to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Track lease terms, renewals, and obligations

Problem Solving & Process Improvement

• Serve as a go-to problem solver for administrative and operational challenges
• Handle urgent issues with professionalism and sound judgment
• Develop and improve systems, workflows, and communication processes

Communication & Coordination

• Act as a liaison between executives, customers, vendors, and internal teams
• Ensure clear communication across departments in a fast-moving manufacturing environment
• Maintain confidentiality with sensitive business and personnel information

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as an Executive Assistant or in a high-level administrative or operations support role
• Experience supporting senior executives in manufacturing, construction, or industrial environments strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of business operations and ability to think beyond administrative tasks
• Experience drafting contracts, leases, or formal business documents
• Exceptional organizational, time management, and multitasking abilities
• Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive mindset
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and business systems (ERP experience is a plus)

Key Traits for Success

• Anticipates needs before they arise
• Takes ownership and executes without constant direction
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, sometimes unstructured environment
• Strong communicator who can interact with shop floor to executive level
• Calm under pressure and highly resourceful