Foreman - Hotwork (Electrical) - 1st Shift

Fincantieri Marine Group; Marinette (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Foreman to lead a skilled team in a dynamic shipyard environment. This role focuses on ensuring safety, implementing policies, and managing production effectively. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and have a solid background in manufacturing or shipbuilding. Join a forward-thinking organization that prioritizes safety and employee development, where your contributions will directly impact the success of ship construction projects for the U.S. Navy. If you are ready to take on a leadership role in a growth-oriented environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Health benefits

Growth-oriented environment

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required with 2 years of relevant experience.
• Strong leadership and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of skilled trades in ship construction.
• Oversee safety procedures and implement organizational goals.
• Manage resources and assist in production control projects.

Skills

Trade-specific tools knowledge

Blueprint reading

Team leadership

Conflict resolution

Time management

Communication skills

Training and mentoring

Project management software

Education

High school diploma or GED

2 years experience in manufacturing or leadership

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Description

Fincantieri Marinette Marine, a Fincantieri Marine Group Company, is a progressive shipyard specializing in building ships for the United States Navy. We currently have an opportunity for Foreman at our Marinette, Wisconsin location.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is responsible for leading a crew of skilled trade personnel in an area of the manufacturing organization with responsibility for fabrication and/or assembly of product for the construction of ships. The Foreman will oversee safety and security procedures, implement organizational policies and goals, measure performance to budget and support the management in budget analysis and adherence, assist in production control projects, manage work pack in accordance with production control plan, plan overtime and schedule resources as required, interface with management to revise project and facility objectives, and understand and work within the union contract requirements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Oversee safety and security procedures.
• Implement organizational policies and goals.
• Measure performance to budget and support the management in budget analysis and adherence.
• Assist in production control projects.
• Manage work pack in accordance with production control plan.
• Plan overtime and schedule resources as required.
• Interface with management to revise project and facility objectives.
• Understand and work within the union contract requirements.
• Abide by and enforce all organizational policies and procedures.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Directly supervises 1 to 30 employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Company's policies, procedures, and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Demonstrates leadership skills that align with the mission, vision, and values of the Company.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or GED
• Two (2) years experience in a manufacturing or shipbuilding environment or two (2) years of prior leadership/supervisor experience

SKILLS

• Strong knowledge of trade-specific tools, equipment, and safety protocols
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings
• Team leadership and conflict resolution
• Time management and task prioritization
• Communication skills
• Ability to train and mentor apprentices/journeymen
• Familiarity with project management software or basic MS Office

COMPETENCIES: SPARC

• Safety first
• People oriented, determined to assist where able
• Accountability and Ownership: Demonstrate a sense of urgency, ownership in your role
• Respect people's differences and be open to differing opinions and beliefs
• Continue to improve your current role and help develop the role for the future based on lean management.

PERFORMANCE LEADERS

Performance Leaders will inspire enthusiasm and act as a role model. They will develop talented employees with the skills, abilities, competencies, and values needed to achieve the Company goals. The Performance Leader will provide timely feedback to employees in a constructive, coaching style, give praise and recognition, and deal with performance issues.

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

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, and walk; use hands to handle materials or equipment; reach with hands and arms; stoop and kneel; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee's workspace is in a clean and comfortable climate-controlled setting with little to no exposure to moving equipment, elements, extreme conditions, or risk of injury. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. When entering the shipyard, the work environment is not climate-controlled and there is exposure to moving equipment, etc.

Fincantieri Marinette Marine (FMM) believes it is our responsibility to ensure that each of us works safely and productively, goes home healthy, and considers the environment in their actions, each and every day. Management is committed to providing a safe and healthy work setting, and protecting the environment as a key tenet of our culture and a primary mission. All employees are required to adhere to ISO and OHSAS policies established by FMM and shall have high values for safety awareness and be mindful of environmental impacts associated with each job task.

Fincantieri Marinette Marine offers competitive pay with benefits in a growth-oriented environment. Qualified and interested applicants are encouraged to apply. Apply online at https://recruiting.adp.com/srccar/public/RTI.home?c=2155013&d=FMG-External.

Fincantieri Marinette Marine is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and promotes a Drug Free Work Environment. Minorities, Women, Veterans and Disabled are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.