Austal USA

Electrical Manager

Mobile, AL

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 51 days ago

Project ManagementLeadershipOSHA

About the role

TOOLS: None DIRECTION EXERCISED: - Full discretionary authority to provide work direction to Production staff directly and through subordinate managers.
Ability to turn head from side to side and about the vertical axis.
Ability to turn body at the waist from side to side and about the vertical axis.

Implement all production schedules, monitoring and maintain schedules through subordinate managers and supervisors, and explain and mitigate any variances in schedule.
Manage electrical installation on vessels under construction.
Implement Lean Processes, Continuous Improvement and Root Cause analyses, insuring Foremen and Supervisors are actively involved.
Maintain project metrics (i.e. TAKT time, throughput and constraints) and daily update status boards
Prepare and maintain CPI cost bridge
Update and maintain EAC for each vessel under construction
Provide input and work with Production Control to develop and improve build strategies as an active participate in Project Kickoff and Lessons Learned meetings
Proactively forecast Manning needs to meet schedule requirements and to manage production costs.
Assure conformity to quality and accuracy requirements; track and review areas of non-conformity and develop continuous improvement action plans.

Minimum of 10 years' experience in shipbuilding or comparable production manufacturing industry required.
5 years Electrical experience required
5 years of mid to upper level Management experience of a department of 150 + required,
Displays good working knowledge of planning and monitoring.
Excellent knowledge of scheduling required.
Demonstrated proficiency in CPI and SPI measures required
Strong knowledge of project scheduling methodologies and reporting, including manning requirements, effect of late starting tasks, late finishing tasks, 60 day look ahead and physical percent complete.
Knowledge of Lean Methods and experience implementing these methods.
US Citizenship or Certificate of Naturalization is required
Skilled as a Change Agent. (i.e. ability to model, influence and accelerate necessary and / or meaningful changes to work processes with the facility to manage toward a desired end result.)
Ensure a safe working environment is maintained for all employees.
Provide and implement safety solutions for any safety insufficiencies.

Knowledge of principles and standards of Earned Value Management System preferred

Full discretionary authority to provide work direction to Production staff directly and through subordinate managers.
Full discretionary authority to establish and hold accountable for meeting performance standards.
Full discretionary authority to correct and discipline, recommend discharges and transfers, and resolve employee issues and concerns.
Possess sufficient handgrip and coordination to carry and operate tools and equipment.

Review and approve all department assessments (30, 60 and 90 day, annual and apprentices) and coach subordinate managers as to how to provide effective performance feedback.

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