Ship Building Superintendent

Austal Leads the World in Design and Construction of Customized Aluminum Commercial and Defense Vessels.

Come join an innovative company where you will have fantastic professional growth potential. Austal has been awarded multiple military vessel contracts lasting to at least 2019, where you will have the opportunity to be on the ground floor of ground-breaking ship design, using state-of-the-art materials to construct high-speed vessels.

Mobile, AL ��" A diamond in the rough! Mobile is not your stereotypical Alabama city! Mobile's unique attractions, exciting outdoor adventures, fresh delicious seafood, Delta excursions, fascinating museums, twenty-one world-class golf courses, white sandy beaches, and beautiful historic homes make the possibilities endless. Find out more at: http://www.mobile.org/

Structural Superintendent ��" Ship Building

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

-Oversees the implementation of all production schedules, monitoring and maintenance of schedules in conjunction with Foremen.
-Oversees adherence to cost budgets, both vessel specific and overhead for department.
-Leads by example in identifying and implementing Lean improvement and Root Cause analyses and insuring Foremen and Supervisors are actively involved.
-Leads Team with ethics, integrity and equality.
-Oversees liaising with and directing outside contractors
-Oversees the maintenance of safe working practices and good housekeeping in all areas and ensures Austal�� s policies are being followed
-Provide constant feedback to Foreman regarding: Quality, Cost, Delivery, Safety, Morale
-Provides motivation, maintains morale and minimizes confrontation
-Maintain succession plan. Identify Key personnel and implement training programs

Requirements:
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

-10+ years of shipbuilding experience
-US Citizenship
-Experience with EVMS (Earned Value Management System)
-Knowledge of Lean Methods and experience implementing these methods
-Excellent people and resource management skills
-Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
-Ability to lift 20lbs on a frequent basis; ability to lift up to 75lbs on an occasional basis

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

-Experienced in the construction of high speed aluminum vessels is advantageous but not a requirement
-Experience in design and construction of US Navy vessels is advantageous but not a requirement
-Experience with wInsight and Primavera (P6, P7) is advantageous but not a requirement