Production Manager

Gulf Copper; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulf Copper in Galveston, TX seeks an experienced production leader to direct shipbuilding and marine construction operations, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery of complex vessels.

Responsibilities include coordinating planning, engineering, procurement, and field teams while driving lean improvements, workforce development, and strong cost control to meet master schedules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in industrial technology, engineering, construction management, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee all production trades and phases of vessel construction.
• Plan, direct, and coordinate all daily production operations across shipbuilding and marine construction trades.
• Coordinate with Production Planning, Engineering, Procurement, Quality, and Subcontractor Management to align with master schedule and material availability.
• Ensure production work is completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with all quality requirements.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts related to production methods, lean practices, and workforce development.

Skills

Leadership

Production planning

Welding supervision

Communication

Lean manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Technology/Engineering/Construction Management

Tools

MS Office

ERP systems

Shipyard software

Job description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

This positionis responsible forthe following: Other duties may be assigned.

1. Responsible for the safe execution of all production, fabrication, assembly, erection, and outfitting activities supporting ship newbuilding and major marine construction programsin accordance withthe company's overall safety goals,objectivesand policies.

1. Direct and oversee all production trades and phases of vessel construction - including steel fabrication, sub-assembly, block assembly, erection, outfitting, and painting -in accordance withthe work instructions and master schedule released by Production Engineering and Planning.

1. Maximize financial returns on capital resources and human resources through effective workforce planning, cost control, resource allocation, and production execution.

1. Ensure production work is completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with all contractual and quality requirements.

1. Continuouslymonitorproduction workforce levels, equipment, facilities, and construction methodologies across steel fabrication, sub-assembly, erection, outfitting, paint, and test/commissioning to ensure capability to meet current and future program requirements.

1. Work closely with Production Planning, Production Engineering, Procurement/Supply Chain, Quality, and Subcontractor Management to ensure production activities align with the master schedule, released work instructions, and material availability; feed field conditions, constructability issues, and engineering queries back to Production Engineering and Planning to support as-built documentation and schedule adjustment.

1. Ensure compliance with Gulf Copper Mission Statement and Quality Management System.

1. Plan, direct, and coordinate all daily production operations across shipbuilding and marine construction trades.

1. Execute the detailed production schedule issued by Production Planning and provide daily and weekly progress and labor-actuals reporting back to Planning; shift-level task sequencing is delegated to Production, but the master and detailed schedule of recordremainsowned by Production Planning.

1. Provide proper motivation and support to all reports and Production department employees to ensure the proper systems and processes are followed foraccurateand efficient reporting of work and activities.

1. Participate in joint change-order impact assessments with Production Planning, Production Engineering, Procurement, and Quality, providing production-execution input prior to Corporate Legal Counsel review and execution.

1. Ensure production work is executed to maximize safety, quality, productivity, schedule performance, and customer satisfaction.

1. Oversee steel fabrication, sub-assembly, block erection, outfitting, painting, and test/commissioning support activities, including first-line workmanship self-verification within the shared Inspection and Test Plan, to ensure successful andtimelyvessel delivery.

1. Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory,classificationsociety, environmental, and customer workmanship requirements in production activities.

1. Develop andmaintainstrong working relationships with Production Planning, Production Engineering, Quality, Procurement, and subcontracted trade labor to ensure efficient, well-coordinated production execution.

1. Identifyand prioritize production material andcomponentshortages into the joint Material Readiness Review; externalsupplier expediting is channeled through Procurement rather than direct floor-level vendor contact.

1. In coordination with the Corporate Human Resources Department, interview, hire, develop, andretainproduction supervisors,foremen, and craft personnel supporting shipbuilding and construction programs.

1. Provide leadership, motivation, guidance, performance evaluations, coaching, and professional development for direct reports and their subordinate teams.

1. Lead continuous improvement efforts related to production methods, lean manufacturing practices, facility layout, workforce development, and capital equipment investments.

1. Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, innovation, continuous improvement, and operational excellence throughout all production activities.

Required Education & Experience:

1. Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Technology, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and extensive trade/supervisory experience.

1. Minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible production or operations leadership experience in shipbuilding, vessel construction, heavy industrial construction, offshore fabrication, or marine project environments.

1. Demonstrated experience managing large, multidiscipline production trade workforces (welding, fitting, outfitting, electrical, paint) on complex newbuild vessel programs.

1. Lean manufacturing/Six Sigma certification, journeyman-level trade credential, or advanced technical degree preferred.

Working Conditions:

1. Regular exposure to all weather conditions, especially hot, humid and / or rainy weather, combined with regular and extensive time spent on the production floor and waterfront areas.

Necessary Equipment Operation:

1. Computer systems and standard office equipment.

1. Shipyard production management, material tracking, and quality/inspection systems.

1. Company vehicles asrequired.

1. Personal protective equipment (PPE)requiredin production and waterfront areas.

Special Skills:

1. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

1. Ability to behave decisively.

1. Ability to grasp complex concepts easily.

1. Pay attention to minute detail.

1. Excellent planning, coordinating, and organizing skills, including production workforce scheduling.

1. Ability to motivate entire workforce, direct reports, colleagues, and others.

1. Patient and self-confidence.

1. Ability tooperatein a systematic and logical manner.

1. Good judgment.

1. High performance anda strongteam player.

1. Commitment to company values.

It is the individual responsibility of every employee tomaintaina current awareness and understanding ofappropriate regulations, internalpoliciesand procedures, and to comply fully with those regulations,policiesand procedures.

The statementshereinare intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification.They are not intended to be construed as a comprehensive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skillsrequired ofassigned personnel.

*Descriptions followed by an asteriskindicatedaily or more frequent responsibilities.