FOREMAN/SUPERVISOR

Bollinger Mississippi Shipbuilding, LLC; Pascagoula (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Bollinger Mississippi Shipbuilding, LLC in Pascagoula, MS is seeking a production supervisor to direct a team of shop employees, including welders and painters, to meet quality and safety standards within production schedules.

You will read blueprints, plan procedures, supervise staffing, and coordinate with engineers to ensure cost containment and timely delivery. A high school diploma with 4–5 years of plant operations and supervision experience is required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of plant operations and ability to read blueprints or work objectives.
• Ability to plan work procedures, equipment, material and manpower needs.
• Ability to lead a productive work group and function as part of a management team.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Directs activities of a group of shop employees to meet quality, safety and production schedules.
• Determines procedures, equipment, supplies and manpower for assignments.
• Selects, supervises, assigns, instructs and schedules shop employees.
• Monitors processes to ensure quality, safety and cost containment.
• Coordinates with other phases of operation to meet schedules and obtain materials and equipment.
• Ensures equipment is properly handled, maintained and secured.
• Consults with engineers and QA inspectors regarding product integrity.

Education

High school diploma; drafting/industrial technology coursework

Job description

GENERAL FUNCTION:

Directs the activities of a group or team of shop employees involved in a specific production, repair, or material handling process in order to meet Company quality and safety standards within production schedules, in the most cost effective manner. Supervises general hourly employees, welders, painters, plant clerks, etc. Works under the general direction of a plant superintendent, plant manager or other plant management position.

TYPICAL DUTIES:

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities.

• Determines work procedures, equipment and supplies needed, and manpower requirements to complete assignments per production drawing.
• Selects, supervises, assigns, instructs and schedules shop employees.
• Monitors work processes and products to ensure quality, safety and cost containment standards are maintained.
• Coordinates with other phases of operation to meet schedules and obtain necessary materials and equipment.
• Ensures Company equipment is properly handled, maintained and secured.
• Consults with engineers and quality assurance inspectors regarding the integrity of products.

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Considerable knowledge of plant operations with particular emphasis on techniques and equipment for area involved. Ability to read and interpret blueprints or work objectives. Ability to effectively plan work procedures, equipment, material, and manpower needs. Ability to effectively build and lead a productive work group and to perform as a member of a management team. Ability to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & TRAINING:

Completion of a standard high school education supplemented by course work in drafting, industrial technology or related areas, and 4-5 years experience in plant operations and supervision; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which results in the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.