Panel Line Supervisor

This job description is a general description of the essential job functions and is not intended to be an employment contract. Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. maintains its status as an at-will employer. Position requirements, skills, and abilities included in this job description have been determined to be the minimal standards required to successfully perform the position. Eastern Shipbuilding Group Inc. reserves the right to increase, waive or reduce these minimal standards. In no instance, however, should the duties, responsibilities, and requirements described be interpreted as all-inclusive. All employees of Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. are expected to perform the duties as assigned by Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc., supervisory/management personnel, regardless of job title or routine job duties. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

To perform this job successfully, an individual is expected to be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability expected. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. However, no accommodation will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others or which imposes undue hardship on Eastern Shipbuilding.

POSITION SUMMARY

Work closely with the Material Processing Superintendent/ Foreman to provide support in the overall supervision of the Panel Line building.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES MAY INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: Because Eastern Shipbuilding is continually growing to meet the needs of our customers, the essential duties and responsibilities may be different than described.

• Regular attendance at work and the ability to work flexible hours, including overtime, weekends, and holidays.
• Comply with company, Federal, State, and local safety, ethics, and environmental rules, regulations, and policies while performing duties.
• Assist Superintendent/ Foreman in resolving issues about day-to-day operations of the panel line equipment.
• Assist Superintendent/ Foreman in meeting production schedule, maintaining resources and training needs within the Department.
• Provide technical assistance and oversee the workforce in the Panel Line building.
• Inspect finished products from Panel Line equipment to ensure they meet the specifications and standards set by the Company.
• Monitor employees’ work performances and productivity. 
• Perform additional assignments as directed by the Superintendent/ Foreman.
• Plan ahead to ensure their crew is working safely.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Directly and/ or indirectly supervise employees assigned to the Plasma Cutting building located in Material Processing Department. Responsibilities may include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work.

REQUIREMENTS

Education/ Experience/ Knowledge: High school diploma or GED equivalence plus three to five years’ previous shipyard experience. Must be able to manage a crew of individuals to get the job done efficiently, effectively, and safely. Three to five years’ supervisory experience desired. Knowledge of CNC-based operating equipment. Requires knowledge of ship terminology, safety, and OSHA regulations.

Skills:  Requires basic to intermediate level computer skills. Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and written. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from management, supervisors, and employees. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to read and understand blueprints. Knowledge of the safe operation and use of hand and power tools.  Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide into all units of measure.  

Behavioral Attributes: Integrity, ethics, flexibility/adaptability, initiative, interpersonal skills, attention to detail, safety conscious, and multi-tasking. Maintain the confidential integrity of details pertaining to Eastern Shipbuilding Group.

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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing throughout the workday. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must be physically and medically qualified to wear all required personal protective equipment, as prescribed under Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards. The employee must be able to work above ground at heights of a minimum of 50 feet aloft and/or working from scaffolding and/or man-lifts while working with machinery; in confined spaces and withstanding extreme heat and cold in an outside climate or confined space.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to the risk of electrical shock, moving mechanical parts, vibration, and other hazards. The duties of the job may expose the employee to fumes, airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is loud. Rigorous compliance with safety procedures, policies, and personal safety equipment requirements is mandatory.

We are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers, committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under state or local law.