Fitout Manager - Mobile, AL

Job Description
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Job Description
AUSTAL USA JOB DESCRIPTION
TITLE: Fitout Manager
REPORTS TO: Director of Production
SUPERVISES: All Fitout personnel (Joiner/HVAC/SFP/Furniture Fabrication/Interior Paint)
AUTHORITIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

Oversees the implementation of all production schedules monitoring and maintenance of schedules in conjunction with Foremen and Supervisors.
Oversees adherence to cost budgets both vessel specific and overhead for department.
Leads by example in identifying and implementing Lean Improvements and Root Cause analyses and insuring Foreman and Supervisors are actively involved.
Leads team with ethics integrity and equality.
Oversees the correct construction procedures are adhered to in compliance with Austal Quality Assurance Standards
Responsible for sourcing and distributing information and direction to Foremen.
Oversees the monitoring of resource levels and the distribution of these resources.
Oversees the maintaining of safe working practices and good housekeeping in all areas and ensuring Austals Safety Policies and regulations are followed.
Accountable for ensuring that all Foremen under their control are complying with the Leadership Creed.
Provide constant feedback to Foremen regarding: Quality Cost Delivery Safety and Morale.
Promote and advocate all company policies procedures and regulations including but not limited to insuring timesheets are processed on time and time is allocated accurately.
Review and recommend on subordinate pay rates.
Maintain succession plan within department identify key personnel and implement training programs.
Accurately track all cost components to reference for future projects and identify areas for improvement and cost savings.
Promote a safe clean work environment while building a team among all trades.

Certificates/Security Clearances/Other
Specific physical requirements include the following:
1. Must have the ability to bend squat stoop crawl and kneel.
2. Perform prolonged standing.
3. Ability to turn head from side to side and about the vertical axis.
4. Ability to turn body at the waist from side to side and about the vertical axis.
5. Lift/push/pull 50lbs to 75lbs on an occasional basis.
6. Lift/push/pull up to 20lbs on a frequent basis.
7. Must have the ability to climb in a safe manner (climbing as a minimum includes stairs scaffolding ladders and ramps).
8. Ability to work at heights above 12 while working from ladders scaffolding and/or man lifts.
9. Able to work at a variety of levels (ex. waist eye overhead).
10. Demonstrate the ability to safely and appropriately use required tools and equipment.
11. Demonstrate good balance while working on uneven surfaces and maneuvering obstacles.
12. Possess sufficient handgrip and coordination to carry and operate tools and equipment.
13. Ability to utilize personal protective equipment (hard hat safety glasses steel-toes shoes goggles respirator safety harness safety line flotation gear etc.) safely per OSHA standards.
14. Ability to withstand cold and hot temperatures.
15. Ability to enter 18 x 36 openings and work in confined spaces for prolonged periods of time.
16. Able to respond to verbal and audible sounds/commands.
17. Able to utilize adequate visual skills.
18. Ability to fully extend the arm while reaching overhead reaching out reaching to the side and reaching down.
19. Ability to perceive attributes of an object/material such as size shape temperature and texture by means of receptors in the hands and fingers.


WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters whole performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly exposed to humid conditions moving mechanical parts high precarious places outside weather conditions and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes and/or airborne particles toxic or caustic chemicals and heat and cold. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.
SAFETY
Must comply with company federal state and local safety and environmental rules and regulations while performing daily job tasks

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE:
Minimum of 10 years experience in shipbuilding or closely related production
manufacturing industry required.
5 years previous Management experience

TOOLS: Not Applicable
DIRECTION EXERCISED: Full directive authority to assign work
DISCRETION EXERCISED: Full discretionary authority to correct and discipline recommend pay increases transfers promotions and discharges
LIASES WITH: All Department Managers Engineering Project Mgmt Executive Mgmt Production Control Estimating Purchasing Subcontractors Vendors Security Human Resources staff
ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES:

Administer discipline in a fair manner and in consultation with the Human Resources Department to ensure equitable action is undertaken to correct employee behavior and performance deficiencies
Candidates must meet the following employment eligibility guidelines to be considered for employment with Austal USA:

18 years of age or older at time of application
Able to provide proof of US Person Status
No felony convictions of Theft/Deception or Violent crimes within seven years from disposition date
No felony convictions of Drug crimes within three years from disposition date
o Willing to submit to a drug screen
o Willing to submit to a background check
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Must be able to tour all vessels and work sites.
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand walk use hands to manipulate handle or feel reach with hands and arms climb and balance stoop kneel crouch or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit.