Mgr I- Craft Crane, Rigging and Transportation

BAE Systems•Norfolk, VA

7d•$92,180 - $156,707

About The Position

BAE Systems in Norfolk is seeking a Craft Manager for the Crane, Rigging and Transportation Department. The Craft Manager oversees the department’s daily work, assigning and monitoring tasks, providing technical assistance, and managing the workforce across ship and shop operations. The role supports timely and effective completion of assigned tasks while ensuring company policies and practices are followed in project performance and personnel matters. The position manages trade performance in safety, quality, and productivity; develops or reviews project schedules and budgets; allocates personnel and resources across contracts, including shift work; and monitors schedule, cost, productivity, and budget performance. The Craft Manager investigates late activities and over-budget items, reviews ongoing and upcoming projects, and develops practical solutions and productivity improvements. The role also supervises, coaches, trains, and motivates employees, and performs personnel functions such as performance management, discipline, promotions, demotions, workforce reductions, and terminations. The position requires broad application of technical principles, knowledge of industry practices, and the ability to develop solutions to complex problems, sometimes by referring to established precedents and policies.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum of 10 years of shipyard and/or industry experience.
Demonstrated technical knowledge in the relevant craft.
Ability to plan, schedule, supervise, coach, and develop subordinates and direct the work of other employees in the relevant trade or industry.
Ability to use discretion and judgment in operations and personnel decisions.
Proficient computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office programs and similar software.
Ability to give employees clear work instructions.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Proficient blueprint-reading skills, where applicable.
Ability to read and understand work specifications and NAVSEA standard items.
Ability to obtain DBIDS.

Nice To Haves

Subject matter expert within the crane and rigging craft.
Previous supervisory role and experience managing a workforce of 75–150 employees.

Responsibilities

Assign and monitor completion of work in the Crane, Rigging and Transportation Department, providing technical assistance and managing the workforce in ship and shop operations.
Identify and ensure appropriate actions are taken to complete assigned tasks on time and effectively.
Ensure company policies and practices are followed in project performance and personnel-related functions.
Ensure employees comply with company policies and procedures.
Ensure the trade pursues company goals for safety, quality, and productivity.
Develop and/or review project schedules and budgets during the planning phase.
Allocate personnel and resources efficiently across contracts, including shift work.
Oversee and monitor schedule and cost performance, review ongoing and upcoming projects, investigate late activities, supervise projects, and develop practical solutions.
Monitor and evaluate project budget performance, develop productivity enhancements, investigate over-budget items, and apply Earn Value Management understanding.
Monitor productivity across all shifts, including the type and amount of work assigned and the quality and quantity of work completed.
Perform personnel functions including employee supervision, performance management, workforce reductions, promotions, demotions, and discipline.
Train and motivate employees in technical knowledge, safety, environmental matters, and communication.