Craft Manager ; Night Shift - Norfolk VA

Job Description

The night shift Craft Manager is the most senior Operations position and responsible for leading all Craft supervisors. They are responsible and accountable for shipyard productivity of the Norfolk Maritime trades assigned to night shift. All night shift assigned craft supervisors will report to the night shift Craft Manager. The Craft Manager is expected to provide direction, set expectations and hold direct reports accountable as necessary to ensure that BAE NMS achieves productivity goals with a primary focus on Safety and Quality.

Ensuring that the workforce is executing work in accordance with safety, cost and schedule goals. Strong communication skills are required, both verbal and written. Ability to lead and work collaboratively with direct reports to create problem‑solving capabilities. Ensuring to report road blocks or issues clearly. The Craft Manager is expected to be involved in all phases of project performance and personnel related functions, including but not limited to project planning and execution, budgeting, the hiring and supervision of union and non‑union employees, terminations/ reorganizations, and employee promotions and demotions.

In addition, the Craft Manager must ensure that employees comply with Company policies and procedures, and the requirements of the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), as applicable.

• Share the BAE NMS Operations vision while setting expectations that all shops align with company goals for Safety, Quality and Productivity.
• Review project schedules and budgets during the planning phase.
• Allocate personnel and resources to efficiently support all contracts (including shift work), pivoting and making adjustments with personnel based on condition changes as required.
• Oversee and monitor schedule performance, including review of ongoing and upcoming projects, investigation of late activities, and assistance with project supervision and the development of practical solutions to all issues preventing timely and effective project completion.
• Monitor and evaluate project budget performance, including review of ongoing and upcoming projects, the development of productivity enhancements, and the investigation of over‑budget items.
• Monitor productivity across all shifts, including the amount and type of work assigned, as well as the quality and quantity of work accomplished.
• Oversee personnel related functions, including hiring and supervision of journeymen trades, unskilled trades, performance management, terminations, reorganizations, promotions and demotions.
• Ensure that employees understand and adhere to company policies.
• Manage required skilled trade training for employees in the areas of technical knowledge, safety, environmental and communication, ensuring that skills matrices are maintained for each night shift employee.
• Investigate new technologies to improve the Company’s capabilities and productivity.
• Ensure that requirements of the labor agreement are properly enforced.
• Represent the Company in labor relations matters within the shop.

• Minimum of 10 years of supervisory experience in the relevant industry or field.
• Demonstrated technical knowledge in the relevant industry or field.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, schedule, supervise and direct project completion.
• Ability to use discretion and judgment in making operations and personnel decisions.
• Proficient computer skills required, including experience with Microsoft Office programs and similar software.
• Good written and oral communication skills.

The Night Shift Craft Manager position is a non‑bargaining position. This senior Operations leader may have additional or different skills, responsibilities, and qualifications associated with leading and prioritizing all night shift trade supervisors.

Full‑Time Salary Range: $91,180 – $156,707

City:
Norfolk

State:
Virginia

Employment Type:

Full‑Time (Night Shift)

Relocation:
No

Travel Percentage: