Production Supervisor

About the Role

Oceaneering is seeking a qualified Production Supervisor to lead and support production efforts for the Marine Services Division (MSD) based in Chesapeake, VA. Production Supervisors oversee skilled trades staff and their work in a production environment, ensuring compliance with all safety, quality, technical, and housekeeping standards, including adherence to SUBSAFE and other industry requirements. Frequent overtime may be required, and travel may be up to 75% of the year.

Responsibilities

• Provide training and guidance to team members to help them successfully perform their daily job duties.
• Plan, assign, and direct daily production work.
• Provide leadership and guidance for employees through regular feedback, annual performance reviews, and frequent two-way communication.
• Monitor compliance with federal and company safety procedures, including proper usage of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Identify problems and remove roadblocks for the production team by suggesting innovative solutions and ensuring necessary resources, materials, or support are available.
• Resolve technical issues, including interpretation of drawings, schematics, MIL-STDs, SUBSAFE requirements, and production processes.
• Communicate with customers to provide updates and ensure satisfaction with progress.
• Ensure production deadlines are met through coordinating scheduling efforts, prioritizing tasks, and monitoring production progress.
• Monitor and approve timesheet submissions for production team members, ensuring accuracy and timely submission.
• Ensure the team is equipped properly prior to commencing work (e.g., proper PPE, manuals, drawings, tools, QA paperwork).
• Verify submission of all required production paperwork (e.g., travel forms, QA Inspection Documentation, Material Purchase Order Requests).
• Provide status updates to Project/Program Managers as needed, including during weekly meetings.
• Ensure proper maintenance of all equipment used by the production team, including tools issued by the tool room.
• Provide clear pre- and post-shift job briefs to highlight daily items and discuss concerns.
• Monitor materials and tools needed for the job and communicate/escalate delays to minimize impact on work schedules.
• Review OII work packages prior to beginning work to ensure the full scope of work is identified, including special requirements for readings, reinstallations, or certifications.
• Review and/or audit OII work packages as work is completed to ensure all requirements are met.
• Assist in identifying unsatisfactory work processes and making improvements as appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in a mechanical discipline (e.g., Industrial/Marine Technology, Engineering Technology); or High School Diploma/GED and an Apprenticeship Diploma in a related skilled trade (e.g., Welding, Machining, Rigging, Electrical work); or minimum four (4) years of military experience, preferably in the U.S. Navy.
• Minimum 2 years of leadership experience in an industrial environment, preferably in shipbuilding.
• Minimum six (6) years of experience performing hands-on installation, maintenance, or repair on board Navy vessels.
• Must be a U.S. citizen who is not a dual citizen of any other country.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Six (6) years of specialized experience in performing SUBSAFE/Level I material work.
• Experience performing maintenance, restoration, and testing of Submarine Structural Closures (hatches and watertight doors).
• Experience working on submarine hull, mechanical/electrical systems, torpedo room, VLS, submarine mast/antenna, or similar systems.
• Experience supervising all trades.

Skills

• Demonstrated technical knowledge and proficiency with submarine and/or surface combat weapons systems, launcher systems, or similar Naval or military systems.
• Knowledge of Naval ship repair industry and procedures.
• Strong communication skills, both within and outside the organization.
• Detail-oriented and self-motivated.
• Ability to solve problems through critical thinking and flexibility in finding innovative solutions.
• Leadership and management skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including:
  • Health and Wellness benefits
  • Mental Health support
  • Retirement Savings plans
  • Life and Disability coverage
  • Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
  • Paid Time Off
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program

Pay

$36–$57 per hour.

Working Conditions

• Primarily onshore, with frequent work on board ships during the day and occasionally at night.
• Frequent exposure to:
  • Moving and vibrating equipment
  • Humidity above 90%
  • Noise over 85 decibels
  • Intense light/glare
  • Open fire/flames/sparks
  • Airborne dust, fumes, and gases
  • Contaminants
• Exposure to extreme temperatures (above 90°F or below 32°F).
• Close physical proximity to other people.
• Work indoors in non-controlled environmental conditions.

Physical Activity/Requirements

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This position is considered MEDIUM work. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.