Lift Operations Assistant Manager

Bradford Marine, Inc.; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A marine operations company in Fort Lauderdale seeks a Lift Operations Assistant Manager to oversee daily lift operations ensuring efficiency and safety. The ideal candidate should possess strong leadership and communication skills and have a minimum of 5 years management experience, preferably in a shipyard environment. Responsibilities include coordinating operations, managing personnel, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. This role promotes employee development and continuous improvement, making it essential for success in a dynamic marine setting.

Qualifications

• 5 years of management experience required.
• Shipyard experience or familiarity strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with commercial or heavy cranes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist department management with daily operations.
• Support departmental administrative functions.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate haul-outs and launches with multiple departments.
• Drive continuous improvement by implementing necessary enhancements.

Skills

Communication

Operational Leadership

Business acumen

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field

Job description

The Lift Operations Assistant Manager supports the department manager in overseeing daily lift operations and ensuring efficient, safe, and high-quality performance. This role requires strong leadership, communication, and coordination skills to manage personnel, schedules, and interdepartmental collaboration. While marine lift experience is not required, shipyard exposure and operational familiarity are strongly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist department management with daily operations, including employee scheduling, task assignments, and performance oversight
• Support departmental administrative functions as needed
• Ensure compliance with all company safety policies and regulatory requirements
• Estimate labor, materials, and time required for assigned jobs
• Coordinate with naval engineer to execute haul and launch operations according to approved docking plans
• Ensure departmental work meets or exceeds established quality standards
• Lead, motivate, and support employees through respectful communication and collaboration
• Act as a liaison between customers, management, and internal departments
• Coordinate haul-outs and launches with multiple departments
• Be present and/or on-call for haul and launch operations as required
• Ensure all equipment is operational, properly maintained, and routinely inspected for safety and performance
• Plan and organize departmental goals, managing labor utilization and workflow efficiency
• Promote clear, timely communication to ensure all employees have the information needed to perform their duties
• Develop and implement long‑term departmental goals, adjusting plans as conditions change
• Coach, mentor, and support employee development and training opportunities
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying and implementing process and procedure enhancements
• Follow company, industry, and best practices related to safety, equipment uses, PPE, and reporting

Position Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of management experience
• Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field preferred
• Shipyard experience or familiarity strongly preferred
• Familiarity with commercial or heavy cranes preferred
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills

Key Skills

• Communication
• Operational Leadership
• Business acumen
• Problem Solving

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Requires climbing, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, and twisting
• Requires the ability to use speech, vision and hearing
• Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations
• Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull up to 50 pounds
• Exposure to changes in temperature and humidity

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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