Production Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Production Manager

Position Type : Full-time, Exempt, Salary

Reports to : Plant Manager

Supervisory Responsibility : Fabrication Shop / Pipe Shop

Location : Jacksonville, FL

Company Summary

Stellar Energy provides custom power augmentation and energy plant solutions for power generation and utilities, liquefied natural gas (LNG), data center, biopharma and other markets.

Stellar Energy’s innovative solutions include turbine inlet air chilling, inlet air conditioning (heating and cooling), evaporative cooling, direct contact air chilling, thermal energy storage, district cooling and central utility plants.

The company’s experience spans more than 20 years and stretches across the globe, with offices in the United States, Asia and the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.

Summary Objective

The Production Manager will be responsible for production activities at the Pipe Fabrication and Package Assembly Shop. Responsible for the direct supervision and coordination of Shop Superintendents.

The Production Manager will have experience in the schedule creation, direction and monitoring of multiple Mechanical Pipefitter crews and Structural Fitter / Welder Combo’s, while under the direction of Plant Manager, for the timely, safe and cost-effective completions of manufactured chiller units.

Essential Functions :

Shop Scheduling

Create, maintain and update individual Project Schedules based upon major equipment delivery schedules, personnel and equipment needs for accomplishing associated Master Schedule Ship dates.

Submit to Plant Manager for approval and notify of any / all potential delays immediately.

• Confirm, team loading and monitor individual project team lists and crew sizing in Project Plan, based on Foreman, Leadmen and QAQC input through coordination with Shop Superintendents.
• Monitor and confirm equipment deliveries, based on Project Plan. Notify Plant Manager of all delays or potential delays immediately.
• Schedule and monitor all shop floor activities through coordination with Shop Superintendents, QAQC and shipping and receiving personnel.
• Seek to identify improved methods of production.
• Ensure all quality checks are performed by QAQC.
• Responsibilities may require sedentary work, including but not limited to computer operation, video review, classroom or online training, job observations / inspections, and peer work review.
• Prepares for ISO 9001 and other audits.

Confirm Design Reviews and associated SEA.7.31.DE.3F02 Engineering Checklist Template are completed accurately and timely submission to Manufacturing Engineer and Plant Manager.

Individual Project Build Plans

• Monitor, update and master accountability of overall Project Plan, through daily Activities Schedules and the quality, efficiency and timely completion thereof :
• Milestone dates.
• Hours for tasks (success and / or failures).
• Shift to Shift Turn-Overs.
• Monitor DRM accuracy of production drawings.
• Monitor and maintain SOP / Work Instruction, work habits in all production methods. Continue to identify and implement addition procedures and training as necessary.

Issue immediate blatant violation.

• Coordinate location of module builds in shop with Plant Manager based on Master Schedule.
• Coordinate and confirm all quality checks / milestone dates, with QAQC and receiving.
• Utilizing lean manufacturing principles, proactively seek to identify improved and safer methods of production.
• Coordinate and monitor Subcontractor start dates, milestones, sign-off’s, etc.
• Timely information acquisition and confirmations from floor personnel for Design or Procurement RFI’s.
• Confirm finalization and timely submissions of all crew associated Quality Documents.

Safety / Tools

• Implement and monitor overall shop safety.
• Continual process monitoring for improvements.
• Monitor shop cleanliness daily.
• Monitor and notification to Fabrication Manager for tool certifications, calibrations etc., as necessary.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Competencies

• Team Builder / Leadership Attributes
• Reliable Attendance
• Strong Decision-Making Ability
• Excellent Communication Proficiency - Written and Verbal
• Ethical Conduct
• Problem Solving
• Exceptional Organizational Skills
• Attention to Detail - Thoroughness
• Time Management

Work Environment

This position operates out of a fabrication facility. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is sometimes exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration.

The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand;
• walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance;

and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. First shift days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 7 : 00 a.m. to 4 : 00 p.m. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Travel

Travel is primarily not required with exception to local travel during the business day.

Required Education and Experience

• Highschool diploma or equivalent.
• 10+ Years’ experience in Shipyard Mechanical’ trade
• Intermediate to Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook

Preferred Education and Experience

• Bachelor Degree
• Experience in Welding SMAW, FCAW and GTAW, or a combination thereof
• Experience in Industrial Structural Fitting process and procedures

Work Authorization

Must be authorized to work in USA.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.