Paint & Blast General Foreman

Position: PAINT & BLAST GENERAL FOREMAN
Alabama Shipyard is a full-service ship repair facility based in Mobile, Alabama. We support a wide range of marine repair and maintenance projects, delivering quality work in a fast-paced, hands-on environment. Our team is built on safety, teamwork, and taking pride in doing the job right.

What We Offer:

• Competitive base salary and overall compensation package
• 401(k) with match
• Full benefits:
  Medical, Dental, Vision
• PTO, vacation, sick, and paid holidays
• Company-paid Life, STD, and LTD insurance

Summary:

Provides leadership and coordination for multiple Foremen and crews in the paint & blast department. Ensures work is performed safely, efficiently, and in line with production schedules and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Direct and coordinate the activities of multiple Foremen and crews to meet production schedules and job milestones
• Work closely with the Superintendent to plan and execute workload across multiple work areas
• Ensure safety standards are followed and promote a strong safety culture
• Monitor job progress, manpower, and productivity and adjust as needed
• Communicate daily with production leadership on job status and priorities
• Provide leadership, coaching, and support to Foremen
• Identify manpower needs and skill gaps
• Resolve operational issues that impact schedules or performance
• Maintain field presence to oversee work and provide direction to crews

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in marine and/or industrial blasting and painting
• Prior leadership experience as a Foreman or similar supervisory role required
• Strong knowledge of paint and blast processes, equipment, and safety standards
• Ability to read and interpret job specifications, drawings, and production schedules
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills

Alabama Shipyard is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind and make employment decisions based on qualifications, experience, and business needs, in accordance with applicable laws.

Respondents who do not have/meet the minimum position requirements will not be considered.

EOE/Drug-Free Workplace