Machine Shop Manager
About The Position
Fincantieri Marine Systems North America, Inc. (FMSNA) is hiring a Machine Shop Manager in our Jacksonville, FL location. This position is ideal for a hands-on leader who thrives in precision-driven environments, with a focus on excellence, development, and safety to deliver high-quality ship repair outcomes. Fincantieri Marine Systems North America Fincantieri Marine Systems North America, Inc. (FMSNA) is a subsidiary of Fincantieri S.p.A. with a mission to build, repair, and sustain maritime vessels that proudly supply, service, and defend our nation and the world. Fincantieri offers rewarding careers to more than 20,000 employees across 4 continents within 20 shipyards. We are a world leader and shipbuilder of choice, constantly evolving to meet global megatrends in tourism, energy, and defense through innovative and competitive maritime solutions. Position Summary The Machine Shop Manager oversees all operations in the machine shop to ensure production of high-quality fabrication, machining, assembly & fit-up, and other related material work within a ship repair environment. This role is responsible for planning, scheduling, resource allocation, budget management, and successful execution of both short- and long-term projects. The Machine Shop Manager directly supervises a team of approximately 10 to 40 employees, including supervisors and shop personnel. Domestic and international travel may be required.
Requirements
- Must be able to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and technical specifications.
- Must know strategic planning and risk management to support on-time and on-budget project delivery.
- Must be knowledgeable in maritime regulations and compliance requirements in ship repair operations.
- Must have strong Microsoft Office Suite computer skills.
- Must have strong organizational, time management, written and verbal communication skills.
- Must have ability to maintain confidentiality and a professional demeanor.
- Must adhere to ISO and OSHA policies established by FMSNA and have high values for safety awareness.
Nice To Haves
- Shipyard or ship repair environment preferred.
Responsibilities
- Oversees all operations in the machine shop to ensure production of high-quality fabrication, machining, assembly & fit-up, and other related material work within a ship repair environment.
- Responsible for planning, scheduling, resource allocation, budget management, and successful execution of both short- and long-term projects.
- Directly supervises a team of approximately 10 to 40 employees, including supervisors and shop personnel.
- Collaborate with engineering, project management, senior leadership, and other relevant departments to support enterprise-wide ship repair objectives to meet vessel delivery timelines and budget objectives.
- Adherence to ship repair schedules, milestones, and quality standards in accordance with engineering drawings and specifications.
- Oversee equipment maintenance, preventive care, and calibration, while monitoring labor, materials, budgets, and performance metrics to implement corrective actions and continuous improvements.
- Strategically plan and execute work to optimize workflow while promoting productivity, safety, and operational excellence in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Perform supervisory responsibilities in accordance with Company policies, procedures, and applicable laws, including interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; evaluating performance; employee recognition and discipline; resolving employee concerns; and developing employees with the skills, competencies, and values needed to achieve Company goals.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
