Colonna’s Shipyard Hiring for Fabrication Production Manager at Norfolk, VA  Full Time

The Executive Director of Steel America is responsible for upholding the profitability and values of the division. The position is responsible for profit and loss while maintaining commitment to our vision and mission. This commitment along with our common Values of Respect, Pride, Truth, and Family, allows us to provide the experts in heavy fabrication and machining and expand our success in the global marketplace.

Duties include consulting with senior leadership personnel to determine business goals or initiatives, visiting with top management to relay information about division needs and reviewing operational data to make inferences about the division’s success.

This position will oversee the leadership team and be heavily involved with business development of the division and will require travel to customer facilities, schools and attendance at trade-related conferences. The position will review contractual agreements with clients and partners, and review and approve purchases of the division. The position will lead business development for construction and/or manufacturing projects such as pipe details, weldments, fixtures, ect.

This position will support all Colonna’s Shipyard, Inc. business units and its/their subsidiaries.

Ensure that work is accomplished in a safe manner, and that a quality product is delivered on schedule with the assigned project budget
• Oversee the performance, direction, and mentorship of Lead Mechanic Supervisors in the fabrication shop
• Assist Project Managers in properly planning and executing their projects by monitoring project metrics and schedules, as related to production efforts, and giving appropriate feedback when required
• Communicate with Project Managers on a daily basis to discuss and resolve project and/or support issues
• Review phased manning plans to ensure they are in alignment with the assigned labor budget and that adequate manning is available to accomplish the work contracted
• During the quoting process, ensure that the Project Managers and Estimators are being supported to effectively formalize the Statement of Work, set up the project, and develop competitive cost estimates
• Analyzes Project Manager Planning Timetables (PMPTTs) for upcoming projects to ensure the Project Team will have the proper manning, tools, specifications, schedules, material, and worksite accessibility needed to be successful
• Works with customers and stakeholders on a regular basis to ensure the Project Manager and customer are in alignment with expectations
• During the planning and execution phases, works closely with the cognizant Project Manager to ensure budget metrics are established and fiscal goals are understood and met
• Assist in maintaining the Master Planning Matrix for all production work
• Performs site visits to ensure we are operating to our ethics and core belief, perform safety observations and manage/schedule training as required
• Work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines
• Well versed in all Technical aspects of Structural Steel Detailing
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Work independently to complete responsibilities
• Must have regular, reliable attendance

• Possess 10 or more years production related experience in heavy steel fabrication or shipyard industry. Background as a production Zone Manager/General Foreman at a Naval or Commercial shipyard, or intermediate/depot-level maintenance experience in the military would be considered
• B.S. in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering, 4 year technical school program graduate or related degree preferred
• Previous project management experience and proven ability to meet quality, schedule, and budget goals are strongly preferred
• Experience with Lean/Six Sigma manufacturing a plus
• Understands the manufacturing process and materials for steel fabrication industry with CNC and manual machining knowledge
• Able to analyze blueprints, specifications, scope of work and other documentation
• Strong analytical, personnel management and communication skills are necessary
• Strong PC skills to include Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
• Ability to travel

Position compensation is based on experience.

Our benefits include:
* Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
* 401K
* Paid Time Off (PTO)
* Legal Services
* Annual performance evaluations
* On-site Human Resources
* On-site gym
* Free and close proximity parking
* Employee perks/gifts and more

All resumes are reviewed immediately for consideration.

Colonna’s Shipyard and our affiliates are pleased to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE / M / F / DISABILITY / VET

• Respect
• Pride
• Truth
• Family

These are our VALUES and the guidelines that make us a leader in our industry. We are pleased and confident in stating that our skilled employees are among the most respected experts in the ship repair industry.

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