Superintendent, Manufacturing ​/ Production

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Title: Superintendent

Reports to: Production Manager

FLSA Status: Exempt

Pay Range: $-$ Anually DOE

FT / PT Status: Full Time

Location: Varies

The Superintendent is the front line production leader responsible for the execution of assigned tasks on U.S. Navy Ships and Submarines. IMIA performs Abrasive Blasting Operations using High Pressure Compressed Air, Ultra‑High Pressure Water Jetting for Surface Preparation, and a large variety of hand‑held equipment to remove existing coatings. During application of coatings, IMIA uses Plural and Single Component Spray Pumps and a variety of hand‑held tools to apply Coatings.

The Superintendent manages the execution of work assigned and ensures the teams performing Blasting, Coating Applications, Cleaning, Equipment Set Up, and Waste Removal meet Safety, Quality, Budget, and Schedule requirements. The Superintendent works closely with Project Management Professionals to ensure the production teams execute tasks in accordance with project schedules. The Superintendent is the direct supervisor and provides hands‑on leadership and supervision to the Foremen.

Superintendents manage the operation of equipment in use and ensure the workforce operates equipment in accordance with equipment Standard Operating Procedures.

• Complete walk‑throughs of spaces each day prior to start of shift, ensuring work is ready to be executed, clearing the path as necessary, and ensuring the Foremen receive the right crew‑mix to execute their assigned tasks each day.
• Provide Daily Plan of the Day for Foremen and the Teams and set the Daily Project Goals.
• Ensure Foremen survey spaces for hazard identification, mark‑ups, equipment readiness, perform toolbox huddles and take corrective action to keep employees safe and achieve their daily goals.
• Oversee and monitor projects to ensure work is completed and meets Safety, Quality, Schedule, and Budget requirements.
• Work within the scope and budget assigned to the project and coordinate progression of the job with management and the customer.
• Review job schedules and complexity of projects to determine work priorities and assign appropriate Trades staff to specific jobs/tasks, each day, and each week, always looking ahead and preparing the plan to execute.
• Maintain control of personnel/project staffing for all tasks as assigned, including ensuring staffing and turnover for 2nd or 3rd shift are completed each day. Share manning resources with other projects when possible.
• Submit crew members' timesheets into payroll by deadline.
• Interact effectively daily with sub‑contractors and shipyard personnel.
• Ensure safety policies are adhered to and compliance requirements are met.
• Provide project managers and support staff with project updates and other relevant information.
• Implement inspection checklists, receive and ensure safety walk‑through discrepancies are corrected.
• Participate in Job Planning activities for upcoming projects, including identifying equipment needs, Foremen needs, and manning needs.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Oversee Foremen and production staff, the number of which varies according to the project, but may exceed 25 people.

• Knowledge of marine industry within a production environment.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to motivate employees, maintain high morale and command respect.
• Able to deal with diverse workforce and dynamic environment.
• Basic mathematical skills and knowledge of budgeting process.

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in the marine coatings industry preferred.
• Prior management/supervisory experience strongly preferred.

• Regularly exposed to dusty conditions, extreme temperatures, high noise level, outdoor weather conditions, wet and/or humid conditions, hazardous machinery, confined spaces.
• Often works on scaffolds and ladders for long periods of time.
• Travel often required.
• Shift work and overtime involved most of the time.
• Risk of injury to self and/or others due to electric shock, falls and cuts.
• Stamina…