Structural Shop Foreman

Essential Functions and Purpose

The Foreman Steel Shop leads, guides, coordinates, and supervises a team that may comprise of Journeyman Level Mechanics, Trainees, Helpers, and Subcontracted Labor. The position is responsible for overseeing production activities, ensuring safety, quality, schedule, and budget adherence.

Position Demands (Education/Training)

• Typically has a BA/BS plus 2 years in a related field or AA/AS plus 4 years directly related experience or a High School Diploma/GED plus 8 years directly related ship building/ship repair experience.

Position Demands (Required Experience)

• In-depth knowledge in all facets of the 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, and team-building skills.
• Proven ability in people environment.
• Capable in Microsoft products.

Physical Requirements

• Carrying
• Lifting
• Walking
• Climbing
• Pulling
• Must be able to go on vessels
• Crawling
• Sitting
• Visual Requirements
• Crouching
• Standing
• Hearing
• Stooping
• Other
• Kneeling
• Talking

Working Relationships

Reports to the General Foreman. This position typically has direct reports for 8-20 skilled, semi-skilled, unskilled employees and/or trade subcontractors. Supports Production and Program Management by monitoring and managing manpower resources, quality, and schedule and budget performance.

Principal Responsibilities

• On-site deck-plate leader for the trade, working with a team of typically 8-20 mechanics to accomplish assigned production activities.
• Responsible for safety, quality, schedule, cost, for his/her team.
• Plans and projects manpower requirements to support Production/Program Management activities.
• Communicates resource requirements to the General Foreman.
• Reviews Gantt chart schedule to start planning work 2 weeks out, develops 1-2 week schedules for all members of their team and communicates progress to General Foreman.
• Develops daily work assignments and expectations for production workforce.
• Reviews and documents employee performance.
• Understands and up-holds the requirements of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Walks every production job before assigning it to assess necessary preparations for an efficient and safe execution of the work.
• Follows up at the job site multiple times a day to ensure proper progress and resolve potential issues.
• Assigns mechanics to jobs to most effectively utilize their skill set and maximize performance.
• Ensures all employees are properly supervised and have all the necessary tooling, equipment, specifications, drawings and procedures to properly accomplish their jobs.
• Deconflicts work and informs the General Foreman of any potential problem that jeopardizes completion of quality work within budget and schedule.
• Inspects every job by every mechanic upon completion to ensure trade quality standards and attention to detail have been met.
• Attends daily production meetings and coordinates their assignments with other shops and insures projected goals are met and all issues are being addressed.
• Maintains workforce performance and compliance to company rules; Implements corrective action, conflict management, and disciplinary action when necessary.
• Maintains workforce performance and absenteeism.
• Performs all job functions in accordance with NASSCO’s Mission, Vision, Values and Principles.
• Performs other responsibilities and duties as assigned.

Accountability

Accountable to the General Foreman for the efficient and effective performance of trade personnel while adhering to budgetary, quality, manpower, schedule, and safety requirements.

Unique/Additional Requirements

• Regular, reliable attendance on-site is an essential function of the job.
• Must be willing to travel, have reliable transportation and qualify to operate a company vehicle.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and qualify for a CAC or DBIDS badge.
• Must have reliable record of attendance and punctuality and be available for overtime as required.
• Must be able to physically transit all areas of the facility, the drydock, other facilities where work is being performed, and all ships.
• Must be able to spend up to 70% of 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.
• Must be familiar with working in a naval-ship-work-environment and be able to go aboard marine vessels and the drydock, climb ladders, work in tanks and confined spaces, and wear personal protective equipment.
• These areas can be dirty, dusty, hot or cold, and noisy.

Equal Opportunity Employer

General Dynamics NASSCO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.