General Foreman - Rigging (Job ID: 1020)

Colonna's Shipyard-posted 3 months ago
Full-time • Mid Level
Norfolk, VA
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
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Colonna's Shipyard is seeking a General Foreman for our Rigging Department to support operations in our shipyard in Norfolk, VA. The position maintains detailed understanding of project specifications and all requirements necessary for appropriate trades support, ensuring safe and efficient production in ship repair/industrial fabrication operations. Provides oversight to qualified trades workforce & trades supervision and is responsible for meeting overall schedule, budget, quality, and safety goals of work assigned. The position is located onsite in Norfolk, VA and will often require hours beyond a standard work week with flexible schedule availability to support production/operations. Position may require limited travel.

  • Supports labor requirements for completion of job assignments.
  • Understand specifications, blueprints, and job orders in order to effectively communicate duties to work teams.
  • Maintains adequate personnel/manning levels, production space, tooling, and equipment assets, while establishing work processes to meet production schedules.
  • Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of shop, department, or work crews.
  • Analyzes and resolves work problems to minimize disruptions to production schedule.
  • Manages all shop resources by assigning trades personnel to Foremen based on project needs.
  • Supports trades foremen in supervising, assigning, coordinating, training, and evaluating semi-skilled and skilled trades personnel according to their skill, experience, and job knowledge.
  • Recommends training to enhance skill and productivity of employees and assists in development of training processes/procedures.
  • Continually monitor foremen's project designations, deck plate presence, understanding of work scope, and efficiency of trades management.
  • Manages lifecycle of shop personnel through all phases of employment, to include: hiring and retention efforts of shop personnel, as well as developing/delivering coaching and disciplinary actions needed to address performance concerns.
  • Responsible for personnel administration needs, to include recommendations/handling of change requests facilitated by EANs (pay, reclassification, etc.).
  • Engaged in workforce development by identifying candidates for additional development/mentorship opportunities, support succession planning efforts, and ensuring assigned apprentices have appropriate oversight and developmental resources.
  • Breaks broad projects down to practical action plans, ensuring adequate shop manning resources, and develops/executes POD for all shop resources (with the input of Foreman) daily to ensure production goals are executed safely and efficiently.
  • Responsible for final approval and presentation of all project deliverables via condition reports and approval/management of all material orders, ensuring contractual requirements and period of performance are met.
  • Responsible for complying with all technical aspects of the job including adherence to all drawings, procedures, etc. and manages test and inspection plans for assigned areas.
  • Responsible for manufacturing, installation, operation, testing, and process operations that have a significant financial impact on the company's performance.
  • Provide data/feedback for current budgets via hours management/EACs, including dates, and report scheduling and progress updates to superintendents/project management.
  • Bachelors/Registered Apprentice (grad) + 2 years relative trades experience (or HS + 6 years trades experience) and 2 years of prior supervisory experience.
  • Ability to understand job specifications, drawings, and corresponding technical references.
  • Well-developed communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively communicate with employees/leadership/customers and prepare/deliver written reports and correspondence.
  • Must have knowledge of weight testing in accordance with specified technical manuals for equipment such as cranes, davits, winches, anchors, anchor chains, shafts, and propellers.
  • Must be familiar with OSHA and NAVSEA standards.
  • Must demonstrate proficiency in general mathematics and trigonometry.
  • Regular, reliable attendance.
  • Exposure to or experience supporting multiple trades is highly preferred.
  • 4 years overall supervision experience for the trade to be supervised is highly preferred.
  • Knowledge of inspection procedures for structural components, booms, jibs, gears, drums, sheaves, blocks, hooks, operating mechanisms, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, hydraulic cylinders, wire rope, and operational aids preferred.
  • Crane signaling certification (mobile and overhead) preferred.
  • Construction and crane company experience is highly preferred.
  • Able to schedule multiple activities.
  • Medical/dental/vision options
  • Company paid disability insurances
  • 401k with match
  • Legal services
  • Company paid holidays
  • Paid time off (PTO)
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