Foreman Pipe Shop (2nd Shift)

National Steel and Shipbuilding Com•Norfolk, VA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

General Dynamics NASSCO is seeking a Pipe Shop Foreman for the second shift (3pm - 11pm) in Norfolk, Virginia. The Pipe Shop Foreman leads, guides, coordinates, and supervises a team that may comprise of Journeyman Level Mechanics, Trainees, Helpers, and Subcontracted Labor. This role is crucial for ensuring safety, quality, schedule, and cost adherence within the team's assigned production activities. The position requires the ability to access all Navy installations and other shipyards by obtaining DBIDS and NAVSEA badges.

Requirements

BA/BS plus 2 years in a related field or AA/AS plus 4 years directly related experience or 8 years directly related ship building/ship repair 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.
Must be able to access all Navy installations and other shipyards by obtaining DBIDS and NAVSEA badges.
Must be a U.S. citizen and qualify for a CAC or RapidGate 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 and the drydock.
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.
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.

Responsibilities

On-site deck-plate leader for the trade, working with a team of typically 8-30 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.
Understand 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.
Monitors trade / shop rework trends and implements corrective action.
Participates in development of standard / best practice and continuous improvement initiatives.
Manages workforce performance and compliance to company rules; Implements corrective action, conflict management, and disciplinary action when necessary.
Monitors 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