Production Program Manager

Bollinger Shipyards, Inc.; Houma (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Bollinger Shipyards, Inc. in Houma, LA seeks a Production Program Manager to coordinate vessel build activities from start to finish under the Program Management department.

You will manage production budgets and schedules, supervise production and subcontract crafts, and liaise with the owner's representative to ensure production requirements are met. The role requires strong leadership, shipbuilding knowledge, and the ability to read blueprints.

Qualifications

• Minimum of six years of experience in a shipbuilding or related manufacturing field setting, including production planning/scheduling or production supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the entire effort of activities on the vessel(s), including monitoring the status of all production budgets and schedules.
• Oversee the efforts of production and subcontract crafts.
• Manage material/receiving orders and develop compartment completion and delivery schedules.
• Act as the primary contact with the owner’s representative on production aspects of the project.

Skills

Ship production

Blueprint analysis

Leadership

Multi-tasking

MS Office

Communication

Regulatory knowledge

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Title: Production Program Manager

Location: Houma, LA

Position Overview: The Production Program Manager coordinates and leads the build efforts and activities for completing vessels, working under the general direction of the Program Management department.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the entire effort of activities on the vessel(s), including monitoring the status of all production budgets and schedules.
• Oversee the efforts of production and subcontract crafts.
• Manage material/receiving orders and develop compartment completion and delivery schedules.
• Act as the primary contact with the owner’s representative on production aspects of the project.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of eight (6) years of experience in a shipbuilding or related manufacturing field setting, including production planning/scheduling or production supervisory experience.

Skills and Abilities:

• Highly knowledgeable in ship production practices and procedures.
• Ability to analyze and interpret blueprints and production drawings.
• Capable of planning cost-effective work procedures compatible with quality requirements.
• Effective communication, instructional, and leadership skills for directing a production team.
• Basic knowledge of MS Office applications (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint).
• Strong problem-solving ability and capability of multi-tasking.
• Knowledge of USCG, regulatory, and customer requirements, as well as craft-specific processes and techniques.

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.