Job Information
Bay Metals & Fabrication, LLC Production Manager-Ship Repair in Chesapeake, Virginia
Pay: $110,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year
Job description:
Position Summary
BMF's Production Manager is responsible for leading all trade operations and supervising trade managers, foremen, shop fabrication teams, and craft personnel. This role ensures daily execution aligns with schedule, budget, safety, and quality standards.
Reporting directly to the Operations Manager, the Production Manager drives performance, enforces compliance, and ensures work packages are production-ready.
Key Responsibilities
Production & Execution
Direct trade leads, foremen, shop fabrication teams, and craft personnel
Manage daily production goals, manpower allocation, and work sequencing
Keep work on schedule and aligned with project milestones
Track labor hours versus budget by work item or trade
Drive daily production metrics and performance reporting
Communicate delays, manpower needs, and production risks to leadership
Provides Production’s input into integrated schedules
Leadership & Accountability
Coach and develop trade managers and front-line supervisors
Provide craft-level coaching, feedback, and motivation
Hold trade leadership accountable for schedule, safety, and quality
Escalate personnel matters appropriately
Drive a culture of compliance, ownership, and execution
Identify risks & opportunities as well as mitigation plans
Document and implement lessons learned into production plans to increase efficiency
Safety, Quality & Compliance
Enforce WAFs, LOTO, confined space, and hot work requirements
Partner with QA to foster a first-time SAT inspections culture
Partner with Safety to prevent accidents and incidents
Ensure materials, inspections, and prerequisites are ready ahead of scheduled work
Interface with Planning and Engineering to confirm job readiness
Qualifications
7+ years of leadership experience in ship repair, marine construction, or heavy industrial production
Experience managing multiple trades and front-line supervisors
Working knowledge of the JFMM, NAVSEA Standard Items, and other applicable Navy Standards
Experienced with DDGs, LHAs, LHD, LPDs, and Carriers
Strong knowledge of labor tracking, scheduling, and cost control
Working knowledge of shipyard safety requirements
Proven ability to drive production results in high-accountability environments
Strong leadership presence and communication skills
Working knowledge of scheduling software (MS Project, Primavera, P6, etc.) preferred.
Must be able to obtain and maintain access to all area shipyards and bases.
Shipyard Access Requirements
Must be able to obtain and maintain access to all area shipyards
Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid DBIDS badge
Must meet all base access requirements, including background screening as required by installation policies
Physical Requirements
Must be able to access vessels, dry docks, piers, and industrial work sites
Ability to climb ladders, navigate steep stairs, and access confined spaces
Ability to walk and stand for extended periods
Must be able to wear required PPE, including hard hat, safety glasses, respirator (as required), and fall protection equipment
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds as needed
Must be able to work in varying weather and shipyard conditions
What We’re Looking For
A decisive, hands-on production leader
Strong cost awareness and schedule discipline
A coach who develops strong trade leadership beneath them
Someone who understands that safety, quality, and schedule are equally critical
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Ability to Commute:
- Chesapeake, VA (Required)
Work Location: In person