Production Supervisor

Saronic Technologies Inc.; Louisiana; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Time Off

Parental Leave

Competitive Salary

401(k) Plan

Stock Options

Life and Disability Insurance

Pet Insurance

Free Lunch

Unlimited snacks & drinks

Job summary

Saronic Technologies is seeking a capable production supervisor to lead shift operations in a shipyard setting. You will drive safety, quality, and productivity while coordinating with the Production Manager and frontline teams to optimize staffing and processes.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong technical aptitude, and the ability to work in confined spaces and at height. On-site training is provided, with a focus on continuous improvement and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Strong safety and quality discipline with hands-on leadership experience.
• Experience supervising shipyard production and safety compliance.
• Ability to train and develop junior supervisors and frontline staff.
• Proven ability to manage labor utilization, productivity, and shift performance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee safety, quality, housekeeping, training, and performance management for the shift.
• Attend production and safety meetings; conduct required shift meetings.
• Review and authorize time records for all employees on the shift.
• Assist Production Manager in evaluating shift operations and staffing changes.
• Maintain administrative records including time cards, foreman reports, and safety records.
• Ensure proper operation of tools and equipment by direct reports.
• Read, interpret, and follow blueprints and sketches to understand project specifications.
• Plan system layouts, installation, or repair per specifications.
• Work aloft in scaffolds or manlifts and in confined spaces.

Skills

Safety

Quality

Leadership

Training

Production planning

Time management

Reading blueprints

Mechanical aptitude

HSE compliance

Communication

Job description

Saronic Technologies is a leader in revolutionizing autonomy at sea, dedicated to developing state-of-the-art solutions that enhance maritime operations through autonomous and intelligent platforms.

Technical Knowledge/Job Summary

• Duties include safety, quality, housekeeping, training, performance management, production station productivity, labor utilization, and reporting
• Attends all production meetings and safety meetings and conducts all shift meetings as required.
• Responsible for reviewing and authorizing proper time records for all employees on the shift.
• Assists Production Manager in reviewing shift operations and makes recommendations relative to changes in operations, staffing, equipment, and procedures.
• Maintain proper administrative records, including time card, foreman's daily report and safety records
• Ensure proper operation of tools and equipment by direct reports
• Read, interpret and follow blueprints and sketches to understand the specifications of a project
• Strong technical aptitude and attention to detail
• Plan system layouts, installation, or repair per specifications.
• Read manufacturer documentation to determine how to install and integrate major ship equipment
• Will be required to work aloft (on scaffold or on manlifts) and in confined spaces.
• On site training is provided.

Job Proficiency

• Ensure that preparation and execution of the tasks within their responsibility area are complete and according to schedule.
• Assure work results are carried out according to the requests and rules of the HSE and quality management system.
• Ensure direct reports are accomplishing their tasks, roles, and responsibilities as outlined in applicable job descriptions
• Provides independent judgement to manager/leadership on direct report performance, including recommendations to transfer, suspend, lay off, recall, promote, discharge, assign, reward, or other similar actions using established policies, procedures, and practices.
• Execute personnel training, development, safety, security, quality, inventory, good housekeeping, and general management of Company policies and procedures.
• Resolve production and quality problems
• Provide shift documentation on decisions, shift issues, actions and status updates for the shift for the purpose of compliance and continuous quality improvement
• Manages machine utilization to meet or exceed efficiency goals and recommends or directs necessary personnel, maintenance or engineering changes to help achieve those goals.

Culture and Collaboration

• Follow all shipyard safety policies, including proper use of PPE, fire prevention, and confined space protocols.
• Assist in the training and development of junior supervisors
• Collaborate and communicate with other supervisors as required to complete vessel construction or repair and to maintain seamless production line integration
• Work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced ship production environment
• Inspect all equipment daily
• Maintain a clean and safe work area
• Maintain a positive attitude toward customers and represent Saronic professionally
• Make a personal commitment and be accountable for HSE results, driving toward the achievement of defined goals
• Maintain a supportive and productive work atmosphere through professional conduct and effective communication with internal and external customers, including vendors, coworkers, subordinates, and other supervisors

Benefits

• Medical Insurance: Comprehensive health insurance plans covering a range of services
• Saronic pays 100% of the premium for employees and 80% for dependents
• Dental and Vision Insurance: Coverage for routine dental check-ups, orthodontics, and vision care
• Saronic pays 100% of the premium under the basic plan for employees and 80% for dependents
• Time Off: Generous PTO and Holidays
• Parental Leave: Paid maternity and paternity leave to support new parents
• Competitive Salary: Industry-standard salaries with opportunities for performance-based bonuses
• Retirement Plan: 401(k) plan with company match
• Stock Options: Equity options to give employees a stake in the company’s success
• Life and Disability Insurance: Basic life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage
• Pet Insurance: Discounted pet insurance options including 24/7 Telehealth helpline
• Additional Perks: Free lunch benefit and unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office

Saronic CCAA Notice for Candidates and California Employees

If this role is based in the United States, it requires access to export-controlled information or items that require "U.S. Person" status. As defined by U.S. law, individuals who are any one of the following are considered to be a "U.S. Person": (1) U.S. citizens, (2) legal permanent residents (a.k.a. green card holders), and (3) certain protected classes of asylees and refugees, as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

Saronic does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.