Job Summary

This role represents the trade on a project or group of projects within the ship class. The successful candidate will manage and control trade processes and procedures in support of General Dynamics NASSCO's safety, quality, schedule, cost, and continuous improvement goals.

Key Responsibilities

Plans and projects manpower requirements to support production/program management activities.
Ensures all employees are properly supervised and have all necessary tooling, equipment, specifications, drawings, and procedures to properly accomplish their jobs.
Deconflicts work and informs the production manager and project managers of any potential problems that jeopardize completion of quality work within budget and schedule.
Attends daily production meetings and coordinates assignments with other shops to ensure projected goals are met and all issues are being addressed.
Defines, measures, and controls production quality and safety within trade(s).
Monitors processes for continuous improvement and ensures fullest support by all supervision.
Monitors trade/shop rework trends and implements corrective actions.
Works with trades/shops to develop training plans and ensures all personnel, including temporary labor, have been properly trained.
Controls, coordinates, and manages trades via general foreman and project manager(s).
Has joint responsibility, with production manager, for trade performance to meet contract quality, safety, schedule, and budget performance.
Advises on estimates, progressing, and cost data.
Performs all job functions in accordance with General Dynamics NASSCO's mission, vision, values, and principles.

Requirements

Typically has a BA/BS plus 4 years in a related field or AA/AS plus 8 years directly related experience or 10 years directly related ship building/ship repair experience in supervisory roles.
In-depth knowledge in all facets of their trade relating to ship repair.
Working knowledge of contracting and estimating procedures.
Demonstrated knowledge and utilization of production processes, methods, quality, and technology.
Effective leadership, communication, multi-tasking, and team-building skills.
Proven interpersonal skills and ability to work well with others as a team.
Proficient in computer-based software applications and databases.
Analyzes and develops safety policies and procedures to ensure trade(s), sub-contractors, and ships force personnel are protected from hazardous conditions that may result from ship repairs.

Working Conditions

The successful candidate will be required to spend up to 70% of their time in an outdoor shipyard environment in all climates. Regularly required to sit, stand, use hands and fingers, handle or feel objects or controls, and to talk and hear. Must have good eye/hand coordination. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

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