Deckplate Performance Coach

About the role

Ventus Executive Solutions is seeking an experienced Deckplate Performance Coach to support a critical U.S. Navy shipyard program.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on coaching and mentoring to front-line supervisors, strengthening leadership, workforce accountability, and execution of daily shipyard operations.
• Coach supervisors on effective work planning, staging, communication, and ensuring personnel, tools, materials, and work packages are ready to support production goals.
• Maintain a strong deckplate presence, providing real-time guidance to resolve barriers, improve work progress, and reinforce best practices for supervision and documentation.
• Identify opportunities to increase productivity, improve shift handoffs, and enhance coordination between supervisors, supporting trades, and functional organizations.
• Mentor General Foremen and Area Superintendents on reinforcing effective supervisory behaviors to sustain long-term performance improvements.

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of Supervisory experience in industrial environment within the shipbuilding/ship maintenance industry.
• Minimum of 5 years of second level management experience in an industrial environment within the shipbuilding/ship maintenance industry.
• Demonstrated experience leading workforce productivity, schedule execution, and operational improvement initiatives.
• Strong understanding of shipyard operations, work package execution, workforce management, and industrial safety practices.
• Able to effectively mentor, coach, and develop supervisors and management personnel.
• Excellent verbal communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required, active Secret clearance required.

Skills

• Extensive Navy shipyard or industrial production experience.
• Exceptional leadership and coaching skills.
• The ability to influence personnel at all levels in a fast-paced operational environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries.
• Comprehensive benefits.

Pay

Negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Onsite: Quonset Point, RI or Groton, CT. Travel up to 25%.

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Health and wellness programs.
• Retirement savings plans.