Shipboard Production Leader

Tecnico; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Tecnico seeks a seasoned shipboard production supervisor in Chesapeake, VA. Direct daily operations to meet production goals, uphold safety and quality, and coordinate with the shift PMT. Mentor apprentices and coordinate with SMEs to share knowledge on the floor. You will assign personnel, manage staffing with temp agencies, and maintain training records, while ensuring PPE compliance and security clearance readiness.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in shipboard production, fabrication, installation, and repair.
• 1-2 years in a supervisory or lead position.
• Ability to pass Drug Screening and Work Ability Screening.
• Ability to obtain a government facility security pass.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily operations in alignment with production goals, quality expectations, and safety requirements.
• Communicate with the Production Manager on shift performance, staffing needs, scheduling issues, and operational challenges.
• Assign personnel to meet daily job requirements based on PMT requests; coordinate with temp agencies when needed.
• Collaborate with production personnel and tooling to suggest modifications or improvements to tooling and equipment.
• Mentor and train apprentices, ensuring skill development and adherence to work standards.
• Perform routine walkthroughs to monitor progress and support PMTs.
• Collaborate with SMEs to support day-to-day operations and knowledge sharing.
• Maintain training records with Workforce Development.
• Build and maintain relationships with labor support vendors, including temp staffing agencies.
• Apply motivational strategies to engage team members and improve performance.
• Address employee concerns and escalate unresolved matters as needed.
• Ensure timely response to CARs and verify corrective actions.
• Enforce safety policies and conduct safety briefings; ensure PPE compliance on the ship.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Safety compliance

Mentoring

Process improvement

Job description

Tecnico seeks a seasoned shipboard production supervisor in Chesapeake, VA. Direct daily operations to meet production goals, uphold safety and quality, and coordinate with the shift PMT. Mentor apprentices and coordinate with SMEs to share knowledge on the floor. You will assign personnel, manage staffing with temp agencies, and maintain training records, while ensuring PPE compliance and security clearance readiness.