Structural Shop Foreman (Job ID : 929)

Structural Shop Foreman

Purpose :

Colonna's Shipyard is seeking an Structural Foreman

to oversee the Structural Shop in Norfolk, VA.

Position Summary :

First level on-site supervisory role that assigns, coordinates, trains, and evaluates team of semi-skilled and skilled trades personnel according to their ability, experience, and job knowledge to support production in ship repair / industrial fabrication operations.

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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

Key responsibilities include :

• Manages key activities in the employee lifecycle for all direct reports (timekeeping, job assignments, training, performance management, coaching / counselling, supervision, etc.) and ensure employees have all necessary tools, equipment, work procedures, etc. to work safely and efficiently.
• Breaks broader production strategies down to practical action plans to support safety, quality, cost, and schedule goals while providing constant monitoring of job sites.
• Evaluates job sites and work environments prior to work starting to ensure safe project set ups and efficient work evolutions.
• Responsible for understanding and complying with all technical aspects of the job including adherence to all contract requirements, drawings, procedures / work instructions, etc.
• Directly supervise steel employees in work daily tasks to verify and ensure conformance to specifications, drawings, procedures, and quality, schedule, and budget.
• Interpret company policy to workers and enforce safety and environmental regulations, specifications, blueprints, sketches, and work orders to employees.
• Recommend measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of customer product.
• Suggest changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of workers.
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
• Plan, assign, and direct all work.
• Address complaints and resolve them as needed.
• Planning and preparing a fabrication shop schedule for all known and anticipated work, based on staffing and material resources.
• Layout mild steel and stainless steel heavy and light structure, frames, skids, piping and other projects for fabrication.
• Monitor and support all shop projects maintaining high quality, on time delivery, safety and staying within budget.
• Understanding and adhering to the defined scope of work.
• Follow company procedures regarding material procurement and return; pre-planning equipment and material needs.
• Document and maintain files of weekly "tool-box safety training" accomplished.

Additionally, position will :

Required Qualifications :

Preferred Skills / Qualifications :

Some previous supervisory / mentoring experience (such as make-up supervisor)

Security Requirements :

Physical Requirements :

Respect, Pride, Truth, Family - These are our VALUES and the guidelines that make us a leader in our industry. We are pleased and confident in stating that our skilled employees are among the most respected experts in the ship repair industry.

Colonna's Shipyard Inc., and its divisions, are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Additionally, Colonna's Shipyard provides a variety of benefits to support your best health, wellness, and future, to include medical / dental / vision options, company paid disability insurances, 401k with match, legal services, as well as company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).

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