Manager, Engineering Operations

KBR, Inc.•Kings Bay Base, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manager, Engineering Operations oversees the performance of skilled technicians and mechanics, performing diverse activities such as installing, operating, repairing, and maintaining material handling and construction equipment, water systems, mobile power generators, fuel systems, and HVAC equipment in support of MPF's maintenance operations. This position is located in Jacksonville, Florida. The Marine Corps Prepositioning Program (MCPP) is based in Jacksonville, Florida, providing maintenance and logistic services to the U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) for over 35 years, planning, coordinating, and executing maintenance and logistic services for ground combat vehicles and support equipment for USMC Expeditionary Forces.

Requirements

Must be able to pass a U.S. Government background investigation and obtain a Secret Clearance.
Must be a U.S. Citizen to be eligible for this position.
Requires a BS degree in industrial engineering or logistics management. In lieu of a degree, an equivalent combination of college credits, other formalized training or education, and directly related work experience will be considered.
10 years of directly related work experience in a maintenance/logistic environment.
6 years of supervisory experience in a maintenance / logistic environment.
Must have completed the Basic Engineer Course or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

Strong written and oral communication skills.
Knowledge and experience with Marine Corps policies, regulations, and orders.
Working knowledge and experience with MS Project.
Proficiency in commercial word processing, databases, spreadsheets and statistical software applications.
Working knowledge and experience with Global combat support system (GCSS).
Working knowledge and experience with Power Point, EXCEL, and ACCESS software.

Responsibilities

Assist in coordinating the activities of the department to obtain optimum use of equipment, facilities, and personnel.
Reviews and analyzes expenditure, financial, and operations reports to determine requirements and make recommendations to the maintenance director to maintain and or improve overall efficiency.
Develops and maintains a strong, effective relationship / partnership with the customer, acting as primary interface between customer and daily operations/administration for the Engineer section.
Creates and fosters a safe work environment for the section per the site safety regulations.
Ensures that all completed work is in compliance with specifications and time schedules.
Performs administrative management tasks and prepares related management reports.
Maintains and or develops administrative and operations policies / procedures.
Ensures the engineer branch as a whole is in compliance with administrative policies, procedures, safety rules and government regulations.
Provides technical guidance / assistance as needed, make decisions where written guidelines are not clear or available.
Assists in managing human resource activities within an organized labor union environment.
Interviews applicants and recommends candidates for hire.
Maintains established performance objectives/goals.
Monitors employee progress against goals.
Approves the requisitioning, receipt and allocation of tools, parts, and materials required for an Engineer shop.
Develops labor and time estimates.
Ensures engineers are producing a quality end product to minimize rework.
Maintains ISO-9002 & 14001 policies and procedures and ensures on-going compliance.
Performs other related duties as assigned.