Workcenter Supervisor (Supt. - Fab Shop)

About the role

A Workcenter Supervisor is responsible for directing his/her workforce in the successful implementation of craft specific activities of Fitting / Welding / Piping / Outfitting as it relates to associated shipbuilding functions.

Responsibilities

• Possesses in depth knowledge of craft specific processes - Fitting / Welding / Piping / Outfitting.
• Develops, reviews, and maintains construction plans, schedules, budgets, and other essential records.
• Can read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and other technical guidance documentation.
• Ensures material and labor resources necessary to accomplish tasks are readily available.
• Maintains work schedules; works overtime as needed to minimize project delay.
• Meets with other members of production management to coordinate department effort.
• Optimizes effort to produce a high-quality work product consistent with Company standards.
• Trains and motivates workforce to result in high levels of productivity.
• Addresses daily personnel, equipment, and facility issues; develops viable solutions and remedial actions.
• Delegates work as required to maintain level workloads.
• Enforces all Company policies, procedures, work practices and safety standards.
• Tracks progress on projects to identify project issues.
• Coordinates project scope changes/contingency plans.
• Continually keeps supervisors informed of project status.

Qualifications

Minimum of seven (7) years within shipbuilding or a manufacturing setting in addition to five (5) years of supervisory experience and functional testing.

Skills

• Possesses in-depth knowledge of craft-specific processes and techniques.
• Well-organized manager, with directly applicable experience in resource planning and scheduling.
• Works well with other production supervisors.
• Exhibits high energy levels and maintains a good attitude.
• Able to perform labor estimates and develop associated manpower schedules.
• Familiar with standard marine practice and general specifications for construction/repair.