Carpenter Shop Foreman - 1st shift

Position Title: Foreman

Location of Position: United States -- Wisconsin -- Sturgeon Bay

Business Group: Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding

Department: Carpenter

Position Type: Full-Time; Permanent; Exempt

Reports To: General Foreman

 

Position Summary: This position is responsible for supervising and coordinating all carpenter department activities and schedules at our vast, 63-acre facility. Significant heavy manufacturing takes place both in several fab shops, as well as on the waterfront. The successful candidate will support the 1,000+ working men and women on our waterfront by performing the following duties.

 

Detailed Description:

• Plan and direct work on new construction and repair projects.
• Train and instruct employees on most efficient ways of completing a job.
• Enter time, enforce company policies, and appraise employee performance.
• Serve as a resource to key stakeholders (i.e. crews, leaders, boat reps, senior leadership, etc.).
• Read and interpret blue prints and engineering drawings to determine materials required and task sequences.
• Inspect work progress, equipment, and work sites to ensure that specifications are met.
• Work with purchasing to order parts and materials.
• Responsible for providing onsite direction and leadership for workers within specific guidelines.
• Ability to establish and manage project budgets.
• Attend meetings, identifying conflicts, and resolving problems.
• Promote a positive company image to staff and customers.
• Attendance is an essential function of the job.
• Ability and willingness to engage in highly energetic pursuits on the waterfront.

• Maintain a commitment to and promote the Quality and Environmental, Health & Safety Policies.

• Abide by all organizational policies and procedures.

 

Supervisory Responsibilities: Directly supervises 10 to 20 employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding's policies, and procedures. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Willingness to be a mentor, and demonstrate leadership skills that align with the mission, vision, and values of Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding.

 

Core Competencies:

• Communicates Effectively -- Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Builds Effective Teams -- building strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals.
• Optimizes Work Processes (Quality & Continuous Improvement) -- Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Ensures Accountability -- holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.

 

 

 

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma
• Excellent communication abilities
• Highly accountable
• Read and understand plans and specifications, including one-line diagrams, cable schedules, ladder diagrams, and loop diagrams

 

Desired Qualifications:

• Prior shipyard experience a plus
• 3+ years management experience or commensurate education
• Prior carpenter apprentice/training is desired
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Experience using Time and Attendance tracking software
• Journeyman or equivalent certification
• Strong math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division)
• Experience with ABS, USCG, NEC, IEEE 45 standards
• Ability to work as a team and individually with a positive and professional attitude

 

Company Overview:

Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding (FBS) is located in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. With roots dating back to 1918, we curr