Craft Carpenter Supervisor

Job Description
BAE Systems Norfolk Ship Repair is hiring a Craft Supervisor I in the Carpenter Shop. The applicant will be responsible for overseeing marine carpentry work items performed by regular and occasionally temporary employees, assigning work on multiple work items during a workday and monitoring progress onboard United States Navy and/or commercial vessels.

The selected candidate requirements include but are not limited to providing technical assistance to and oversee the workforce of the Carpenter Shop. Ensure that appropriate actions are taken to support the time and cost-effective completion of assigned tasks. Ensure company practices are followed in all phases of project performance, personnel related functions including the hiring and supervision of union employees, force reductions, promotions and demotions. Ensure compliance/enforcement of company policies, procedures and the requirements of the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

Some of the key Craft Supervisor duties and responsibilities include:

• Ensuring that the shop is pursuing company goals for safety, quality, and productivity.
• Developing and/or reviewing project schedules and budgets during the planning phase.
• Allocating personnel and resources to efficiently support all contracts (including shift work).
• Overseeing and monitoring schedule performance, including review of ongoing and upcoming projects, investigation of late activities, project supervision, and the development of practical solutions.
• Monitoring and evaluating project/budget performance, including review of ongoing and upcoming projects, development of productivity enhancements and investigation of over-budget items.
• Monitoring productivity across all shifts, including the amount and type of work assigned as well as the quality and quantity of work accomplished.
• Performing personnel related functions including, but not limited to, the supervision of employees, performance management, workforce reductions, promotions, demotions and discipline.
• Ensuring that employees understand and adhere to company policies.
• Training and motivating employees in the areas of technical knowledge, safety, environmental and communication.
• Ensuring that requirements of the labor agreement are satisfied.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Required Experience and Education:

• 11+ Years with HS
• 7+ Years with AA
• 5+ Years with BS or Apprentice Graduate

Candidates selected for this position are expected to work the time required to accomplish the responsibilities of this position (more than 40 hours including weekends). This position is eligible for Extended Work Time Compensation (EWTC) for hours worked in excess of 45 weekly. Candidates selected for this position must be willing to work off-site including travel to other sites to support work assignments. Candidates must be able to obtain a Rapid Gate badge for work at government facilities.

Apprentice graduate preferred but not required.

Knowledge of effective supervisory methods and techniques.

Ability to plan, layout schedules, and supervise the work in an effective and cost-efficient manner.

Considerable knowledge of the policies and procedures that is relevant to the Carpenter Shop.

Previous supervisory experience in the Carpenter Shop.

Required Skills:

• Must have a minimum of 5 years' experience in the trade.
• Responsible for ensuring the company goals for safety, quality and productivity are aggressively pursued.
• Oversee and monitor schedule performance including review of ongoing and upcoming projects, investigate late activities, and assist project supervision in development of practical solutions.
• Monitor and evaluate project budget performance including review of ongoing and upcoming projects, develop productivity enhancements and investigate over-budget items.
• Allocate personnel and resources to efficiently support all contracts (including shift work).
• Monitor productivity across all shifts including the amount and type of work assigned as well as the quality and quantity of work accomplished.
• Review project schedules and budgets during the planning phase.
• Ensure that company policies are adhered to, and the policies are clearly understood by subordinates (ISO, Environmental and Safety).
• Train and motivate employees in the areas of technical knowledge, safety, environmental and communication.
• Ensure that inter-departmental relations are maintained.
• Ensure that requirements of the labor agreement are properly enforced.
• Perform similar, incidental and other duties as assigned.
• Must be able to work all shifts.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $75254 - $127930

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

About BAE Systems, Inc.
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and naval ship repair…just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.