General Foreman (Night Shift)

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title:  General Foreman (Night Shift)

  Location:  Pascagoula, MS

Position Overview:  A General Foreman is responsible for directing his/her workforce in the successful implementation of all craft-specific activities as it relates to associated shipbuilding and/or repair functions in addition to supporting the General Superintendent in coordinating and implementing activities within the facility.

Key Responsibilities:

·        Directs and coordinates all craft and subcontractor activities on night shift.

·        Develops, reviews, and maintains construction plans, schedules, budgets and other essential records.

·        Can read and interpret construction drawings, specifications and other technical guidance documentation.

·        Ensures material and labor resources necessary to accomplish tasks are readily available.

·        Maintains work schedules; works overtime as needed to minimize project delay.

·        Meets with other members of ship management to coordinate construction efforts.

·        Optimizes shipyard activities to produce a high-quality work product consistent with Company standards.

·        Trains and motivates workforce to result in high levels of productivity.

·        Addresses daily personnel, equipment and facility issues; develops viable solutions and remedial actions.

·        Delegates work as required to maintain level workloads.

·        Meets with customers to address their needs.

·        Must follow all Company policies and procedures, including those relative to employee safety, corporate environmental policy, and the principles of our quality system, ISO-9000.

·        Other duties assigned or requested by Management.

·        Provides nightly reports.

·        Reports to work daily and on time.

·        Submits time for night shift personnel.

Qualifications:

·        Seven (7) years shipbuilding or five (5) years of continuous Company experience in a similar position preferred.

Skills and Abilities:

·        Possesses in-depth knowledge of craft-specific processes and techniques.

·        Well-organized supervisor with directly applicable experience in resource planning and scheduling.

·        Capable of multi-tasking and can handle large volumes of work.

·        Superior problem-solving ability to minimize cost and schedule delay.

·        Works well with other shipyard supervisors.

·        Exhibits high energy levels and maintains a good attitude.

·        Able to perform labor estimates and develop associated manpower schedules.

·        Familiar with standard marine practice and general specifications for construction.

·        Has good general knowledge of shipbuilding activities.

Bollinger is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to minorities, females, veterans and disabled individuals, and without regard to sexual orientation and gender identity.