Job Description

Job Description

Craft Manager for the Sheetmetal Shop

• Responsible for all production activities in execution of NAVY and Commercial ship maintenance and repair
• Repair and/or ship conversion: planning, organizing, and scheduling within the Sheetmetal Department.
• Directly leads and manages supervisors within the Sheetmetal Department
• Operates with considerable latitude for actions or decisions, independently and on own initiative with minimal supervision from Director of Productions and/or Deputy Director of Production.
• Responsible for maintaining all machinery and equipment for specific operational performance and optimum utilization as well as ensuring inspections remain current.
• Responsible for ensuring worker compliance with following appropriate procedures in the areas of production, accuracy control, safety, cost, and quality assurance.
• Manages multiple projects while meeting rigorous performance standards and demanding schedules.
• Ensures compliance to all environmental, health and safety policies and quality standards.
• Assists planners, managers, and superintendents with workflow and strategy.
• Responsible for identifying, evaluating, and training craft employees to meet requirements of job.
• Reviews and maintains standard operating procedures.
• Assists the Director and Deputy Director of Production ensuring plant facilities and equipment are available and in place to accomplish work associated with each project.
• Responds positively and decisively in normal and emergency situations.
• Responsible for maintaining hands-on skills in order to flex between as necessary to complete jobs on schedule.
• Provide interdepartmental coordination of company operations. Ensure the Production Department's conformance to the company quality policy in accordance with customer and company requirements.
• The Director of Production and/or Deputy Director of Production may assign additional duties (that are consistent with position).
• Make decisions using sound judgment while complying with policies, procedures.
• Analyze, evaluate, develop and implement processes and systems within budget and adhere to time requirements and schedule.

Required Skills and Education

12+ years experience in the ship repair industry
 Bachelor's Degree and 6 years work experience or equivalent experience

About BAE Systems Platforms & Services Posting

BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and naval ship repair…just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.

Preferred Skills and Education

8+ years of experience in the ship repair industry

Typical Education and Experience

Typically a Bachelor's Degree and 6 years work experience or equivalent experience