Pacific Shipyards International · 10 hours ago
Structural Department Manager
Honolulu, HI
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$140K/yr - $150K/yr
10+ years expPacific Shipyards International is seeking a Structural Department Manager to lead and manage daily operations within their Structural, Pipe, and Labor Departments. This role focuses on ensuring safety, efficiency, and quality in ship repair and maintenance projects while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement within the team.
TransportationManufacturingMachinery ManufacturingMarine Transportation
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen OnlyHiring Manager
Brianna Connors
Responsibilities
Ensure Structural Department Staff are constantly working to streamline production processes, reduce rework, improve department reliability, and deliver early on key schedule milestones
Provide systems for accountability for the management of department resources, including labor, materials, and equipment, to ensure efficient financial performance
Maintain open communication with VP Programs, Production Manager, Production Engineering & Planning Manager, and PMO staff to address operational bottlenecks and correct them quickly
Ensure that every member of the Structural Department has clear & measurable tasks daily and provide a system for Department Management to provide daily feedback to all employees
Establish, enhance and maintain standard processes for the measuring and monitoring of department production rates, and providing standard rate information and feedback to Estimating
Ensure that all materials are ordered to support department schedules
Grows and develops Structural Department capabilities to increase business opportunities, eliminate dependence on subcontractors, and ensure PSI maintains a competitive advantage in the dynamic ship repair landscape
Create systems for collecting and reporting Structural Department Performance metrics across the organization
Strive for continuous improvement and encourage feedback from employees to drive improvements based on past projects to enhance performance
Embrace new technologies by introducing modern, efficient tools and technologies to improve productivity. Encourage employees to suggest and implement innovative solutions that can enhance efficiency and quality
Works closely with the Project Manager(s) to ensure timely and cost-efficient completion of projects and/or jobs
Generates job assignments and communicates to subordinate employees, makes recommendations to the Production Manager on matters related to hiring, termination, suspension, advancement, promotion, demotion, discipline, and addresses or adjust employee grievances and other supervisory duties as required
Determines workforce staffing to maximize efficiency and meet project/department budget goals
Leads, trains, and develops Assistant Superintendents, Foremen, Lead men, and production team members
Advises PM on the status of all assigned projects, potential obstacles and delays and plans to minimize impact and beat project goals
Handle various administrative duties such as report writing, performance reviews, responding to email, interviews candidates, and form completion
Estimates time, manpower, and materials required for assigned jobs
Complies with requirements of the CBA
Assesses team member skills and provide necessary training opportunities as required to enhance or address deficiencies
Plan, coordinate, and supervise the execution of structural, pipefitting, and labor-related work in support of ship repair and maintenance projects, ensuring alignment with project schedules, budgets, and technical specifications
Ensure all work is performed in compliance with applicable NAVSEA Standard Items, U.S. Navy technical requirements, and other regulatory and contract specifications
Oversee hot work operations, ensuring proper permitting, fire watch assignments, and strict adherence to safety procedures related to welding, burning, and grinding activities aboard vessels and in yard facilities
Lead coordination efforts between departments, subcontractors, and project management teams to resolve production and technical issues that may impact critical path work
Monitor and enforce compliance with company policies, OSHA regulations, and customer-specific safety and environmental requirements, including confined space entry, fall protection, and hazard communication standards
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or equivalent work experience is required
Minimum of 10 years of experience in shipyard heavy industry is required
Extensive knowledge of ship repair processes
Knowledge of managing Federal Contracts
Ability to organize and prioritize to meet deadlines
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Interpersonal skills, good attitude, and exceptional work ethic
Work requires establishing priorities and meeting deadlines
Strong technical background
Ability to write effectively and the ability to accurately communicate with all PSI employees
Ability to access, interpret, and apply government and industry standards, law, and corporate policy and procedures to aid in the management of the Mechanical Department
Proficiency with spreadsheet and word processing software
Ability to effectively operate standard office equipment
Good attitude; must be a team player
Candidates must have access to reliable transportation to get to work and other job sites on time for the start of shift
Must be flexible in work hours
Valid State of Hawaii REAL ID-Compliant Drivers' License in good standing, Class 3 or higher or a valid U.S. Passport in addition to a valid Hawaii Driver's License, if you do not have a REAL ID-Compliant Driver's License
Must show proof of your legal right to work in the United States
This position requires US Citizenship due to security clearance required for base access
Must be able to successfully obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
Must be able to successfully obtain a Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) Credential to gain access to federally controlled work sites
Preferred
Experience with US Navy Ship repair/NAVSEA regulation is preferred
Associates degree in Industrial Trades/Applied Science is preferred
Proficient with Word and Excel
Company
Pacific Shipyards International
Pacific Shipyards International provides services like repair, conversion, and maintenance of the ship.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageRecent News
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