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General Dynamics NASSCO is a proud member of the General Dynamics Marine Systems business unit. In addition to ship construction, our capabilities include advanced ship repair, conversion, and maintenance for both commercial and national defense assets. We encourage you to learn more about our open positions and how you can become part of the important and exciting work we do here e join our team!

We currently have an exciting opportunity in our Production department. This position specifically is located in Norfolk, Virginia, and is for a Trade Superintendent. The work schedule is Monday - Friday, day shift.

Shift: ALL

Security Clearance: No Clearance

This position supervises Welders, Shipfitters, and Pipe fitters.

Typically requires BA/BS plus 10 years proven shipbuilding experience in supervisory roles, or AA/AS plus 15 years proven shipbuilding experience in supervisory roles, or 20 years proven shipbuilding experience in supervisory roles. Working knowledge of contracting and estimating procedures. Demonstrated knowledge and utilization of production processes, methods, and technology. Effective leadership, communication, and team-building skills. Proven ability in a people environment.

Must possess expert ability to effectively communicate with other disciplines, groups, and customers to resolve conflicts and possess an in‑depth knowledge of:

• Ship repair, overhaul and modernization processes and procedures.
• Repair conversion procedures, machinery, and production, planning and estimating methods.
• Trade technical work practices and processes.
• Management, training and team building of staffs comprised of diverse support personnel.
• Planning, Scheduling, Estimating, Engineering, and Contractual methods and processes in a Government environment.
• Strong leadership skills. Works well with others.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Project Management methodologies and processes.
• Material Procurement processes.
• NASSCO Safety and Environmental policies.

Physical abilities include carrying, lifting, walking, climbing, pulling, crawling, sitting, standing, crouching, stooping, kneeling, and talking. Must be able to transit all areas of the facility, go aboard marine vessels and the drydock, climb ladders, work in tanks and confined spaces, and wear personal protective equipment. Regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, handle or feel objects or controls, and to talk and hear.

Must have good eye‑hand coordination. Noise level is usually moderate.

Reports to the Production Manager. Supports the Program Management Organization by maintaining liaison with the Availability Project Manager. Liaison with external groups such as suppliers, manufacturers, and customers. Develops and maintains communication at all levels internal to NASSCO‑Norfolk to improve the overall business processes with emphasis on safety, quality, cost and schedule management.

• Supervises Welders, Shipfitters, and Pipe fitters.
• Maintains an overview of all work scheduled and meets with their organization to assess the status.
• Monitors the overall cost efficiency for their organization, identifies issues and develops corrective actions to prevent and or mitigate the impacts.
• Joint responsibility with project management for trade performance to meet NASSCO‑Norfolk's schedule and cost objectives.
• Monitors trade mandated programs such as Daily Schedules, Housekeeping, ESTC cards, PII's, etc.
• Monitors trade production rates and develops action plans to reduce the rates.
• Plans and provides manpower resources and technical guidance to support availability management activities through hiring, training, and subcontracting.
• Advises on estimate and costing data based upon trade efficiencies and manpower for accepting work during proposal bid reviews or growth work during an availability.
• Defines and controls production quality within trade.
• Monitors processes for continuous improvement in a controlled environment and ensures the fullest support by all…