Fitout Manager-Submarine

Austal•Mobile, AL

About The Position

REPORTS TO: Director of Production SUPERVISES: All Fitout personnel (Joiner/HVAC/SFP/Furniture Fabrication/Interior Paint) AUTHORITIES / RESPONSIBILITIES: Oversees the implementation of all production schedules, monitoring and maintenance of schedules in conjunction with Foremen and Supervisors. Oversees adherence to cost budgets, both vessel specific and overhead for department. Leads by example in identifying and implementing Lean Improvements and Root Cause analyses and insuring Foreman and Supervisors are actively involved. Leads team with ethics, integrity and equality. Oversees the correct construction procedures are adhered to in compliance with Austal Quality Assurance Standards Responsible for sourcing and distributing information and direction to Foremen. Oversees the monitoring of resource levels and the distribution of these resources. Oversees the maintaining of safe working practices and good housekeeping in all areas and ensuring Austal's Safety Policies and regulations are followed. Accountable for ensuring that all Foremen under their control are complying with the Leadership Creed. Provide constant feedback to Foremen regarding: Quality, Cost, Delivery, Safety and Morale. Promote and advocate all company policies, procedures, and regulations, including but not limited to insuring timesheets are processed on time and time is allocated accurately. Review and recommend on subordinate pay rates. Maintain succession plan within department, identify key personnel, and implement training programs. Accurately track all cost components to reference for future projects and identify areas for improvement and cost savings. Promote a safe, clean work environment while building a team among all trades.

Requirements

Minimum of 10 years experience in shipbuilding or closely related production manufacturing industry required.
5 years previous Management experience
Good demonstrated knowledge of planning and monitoring.
Demonstrated ability to stay energized in a changing fast paced environment
Excellent people management skills with demonstrated effective decision making capabilities.
Demonstrated proficiency in CPI and SPI measures and knowledge of principles and standards of EVMS preferred.
Sound Knowledge of scheduling format and reports including manning requirements, late starting tasks, late finishing tasks, 60 day look ahead and physical percent complete.
Change Agent. (ability to model, influence and accelerate necessary and / or meaningful changes to work processes with the facility to manage toward a desired end result.)
Must be familiar with 5S, Lean Shipbuilding principles and modular pre-outfitting.
Able to display innovative approaches to problem-solving and analysis
Must be able to obtain and hold a Secret Security Clearance.
US Citizenship or Certificate of Naturalization is required

Responsibilities

Oversees the implementation of all production schedules, monitoring and maintenance of schedules in conjunction with Foremen and Supervisors.
Oversees adherence to cost budgets, both vessel specific and overhead for department.
Leads by example in identifying and implementing Lean Improvements and Root Cause analyses and insuring Foreman and Supervisors are actively involved.
Leads team with ethics, integrity and equality.
Oversees the correct construction procedures are adhered to in compliance with Austal Quality Assurance Standards
Responsible for sourcing and distributing information and direction to Foremen.
Oversees the monitoring of resource levels and the distribution of these resources.
Oversees the maintaining of safe working practices and good housekeeping in all areas and ensuring Austal's Safety Policies and regulations are followed.
Accountable for ensuring that all Foremen under their control are complying with the Leadership Creed.
Provide constant feedback to Foremen regarding: Quality, Cost, Delivery, Safety and Morale.
Promote and advocate all company policies, procedures, and regulations, including but not limited to insuring timesheets are processed on time and time is allocated accurately.
Review and recommend on subordinate pay rates.
Maintain succession plan within department, identify key personnel, and implement training programs.
Accurately track all cost components to reference for future projects and identify areas for improvement and cost savings.
Promote a safe, clean work environment while building a team among all trades.