Craft Manager - I

Job Description What's it like working for an innovative company that takes on some of the world's most important challenges? Rewarding. At BAE Systems, our skilled trade teams are on the front lines helping to deliver life-saving products to the U.S. military. Their skills and hard work is vital to the work we do. If you are searching for a career that you can be proud of, we are currently looking for Shipfitters to join our Maritime Solutions team in San Diego.
BAE Systems in San Diego is seeking a Craft Manager for the Crane, Rigging and Transportation Department. The Craft Manager manages and oversees the daily work performed in the Crane, Rigging and Transportation department. Within this role, you will be responsible for assigning and monitoring the completion of work, as well as providing technical assistance, and generally managing the workforce within the ship and shop.

Additional Responsibilities Include:

• The Craft manager is expected to identify and ensure that appropriate actions are taken to support the timely and effective completion of assigned tasks. This includes ensuring that company policies and practices are followed in all phases of project performance and personnel-related functions, including but not limited to the hiring and supervision of employees, employee performance management, terminations, promotions and demotions.
• Responsible for ensuring that employees comply with Company policies and procedures.
• Ensuring that the Trade 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, cost 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, investigation of over-budget items and Earn Value Management (EVM) and understanding.
• 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.
• Complete understanding and application of principles, concepts, practices and standards or wide application of technical principles.
• Full knowledge of industry practices, develops solutions to a variety of complex problems.
• May refer to established precedents and policies.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• High school or equivalent degree.
• Must have a minimum of 10+ years’ shipyard and/or industry experience.
• Demonstrated technical knowledge in the relevant craft.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, schedule, supervise, coach and develop subordinates and direct the work of other employees in the relevant trade or industry.
• Ability to use discretion and judgment in making operations and personnel decisions.
• Proficient computer skills required including experience with Microsoft Office programs and similar software.
• Capable of giving clear work instructions to employees
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Proficient Blueprint reading skills (where applicable)
• Ability to read and understand work specifications- NAVSEA standard items
• Ability to obtain DBIDS.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills Subject matter expert within crane and rigging craft.
Previous supervisory role and experience in managing 100-200+ employee workforce

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $93720 - $159280

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 Platforms & Services 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.