Ergon Asphalt and Emulsions - Assistant Facility Manager

Position Summary

The Assistant Facility Manager is an operations-focused role responsible for supporting the Facility Manager in overseeing all aspects of facility operations. This position ensures efficient production, product quality, inventory management, safety compliance, and positive employee relations. The role plays a key part in maintaining regulatory compliance and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise daily operations, maintenance activities, housekeeping, and documentation.
• Assign and manage work tasks for facility employees.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and cross-training of staff.
• Oversee production processes including transfer, blending, loading, and unloading of materials.
• Assist with workforce scheduling, overtime management, and employee relations matters.
• Lead facility operations in the absence of the Facility Manager.
• Provide operational support across roles as needed.
• Ensure compliance of contractors with company, local, state, and federal standards.
• Coordinate with vendors for equipment maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Manage inventory levels of raw materials, supplies, and finished products.
• Ensure timely shipment and delivery of materials in accordance with specifications.
• Collaborate with Technical Operations and Regional Management to resolve production issues.
• Maintain accurate logs, records, and electronic data systems.
• Deliver professional customer service and maintain positive client interactions.
• Report environmental, safety, health, security, and equipment concerns.
• Enforce compliance with Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) policies and procedures.
• Adhere to Product Process Management (PPM) system requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• General knowledge of facility operations and regulatory requirements (local, state, federal).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal).
• Demonstrated professionalism and strong work ethic.
• Ability to follow instructions and work independently.
• Basic computer skills or willingness to learn.

Physical Requirements & Work Conditions

• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds (with assistance as needed).
• Frequent bending, lifting, and climbing (including tanks and structures).
• Ability to work flexible shifts and respond to call-outs as required.

Core Competencies

• Leadership and team supervision
• Operational execution
• Safety and compliance awareness
• Problem-solving and decision-making
• Communication and teamwork

Work Environment

This role operates in an industrial facility environment with exposure to varying temperatures, machinery, and physical labor requirements. Strict adherence to safety protocols is required at all times.

Why Ergon?

At Ergon, we are a relationship-driven, family-owned company that values each employee's growth and contributions. Headquartered in Flowood, Mississippi, we take pride in maintaining a close-knit, small-company atmosphere while offering exceptional career opportunities. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) matching & profit sharing
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Plans
• Additional voluntary benefits
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave
• Tuition assistance

At Ergon, we live by our core values:

• Empowered Service: Together, we're committed to delivering unparalleled service. We do what's right, provide solutions, and foster stronger relationships with our teams and customers. Employee safety is our top priority and the first consideration in all aspects of our service. That's empowered service.
• Selfless Leadership: We lead with compassion and put those around us before ourselves. We don't say we're experts; we demonstrate it through technical expertise, category innovation and care for what we do. We call this selfless leadership.
• Purposeful Growth: We believe employee growth and company growth go hand in hand. We build our legacy together to ensure future success through purposeful growth. The company has always reinvested tremendously in the business, not just for the sake of growing, but in a careful and strategic way.
• Respectful Relationships: And together, we foster a culture of respect, acceptance and diversity of ideas and of people. Our differences make us stronger. And we're united by our shared values, always forging respectful relationships.

Come and join the Ergon team!

We are an EEO/AAP employer.

Job Role: Assistant Facility Manager

Location: Lubbock, TX