Shop Production Manager

Company: Valsamis Inc
Location: Houston
Posted on: January 28, 2023

Job Description:

Shop Production Manager - -Valsamis, Inc., is a dynamic Marine Engineering firm, - - which has been meeting the needs of the cruise line and commercial shipping industry for over 25 years. - Our values serve as a guide for our behaviors. - We strive to excel in all our day to day interactions with our team members, clients and suppliers. - Valsamis personnel are exceptional people who share personal values such as professional integrity and honesty. We have a passion for our clients, partners, team members and technology. - Our team has a willingness to take on big challenges and resolve them in a timely fashion. - We are accountable to our clients and to each other for the commitments we make, the results we achieve and the quality of our work. - -We are looking for a talented leader to join our team in helping us achieve our vision of serving our clients and supporting each other. - - This skilled manager will work on critical projects resulting in first class products. - - Qualified candidates must be willing to partner internally with a dynamic and talented team. - -Description: Shop Production Manager - -Reports to: - Logistics / Operations DirectorGeneral Shop Production Manager Job Summary: -Contributes to net operating profit by applying expert management and leadership skills over four critical business functions; Shop production, Tool Management, Painting / Finishing and Shipping. - - Ensures that Tool Shop inventory levels are both maintained and controlled and that adequate levels of shop tools and consumables are available. - Maintains a controlled and highly efficient shop fabrication environment through effective staffing and management of qualified shop personnel. - Maintains effective production schedules resulting in on time competition of projects. -Shop Production Manager Job Duties: -Develop and implement production tracking and quality control systems, analyzing production, quality control, maintenance, and other operational reports, to detect production problems. - Reports weekly, or as needed, to Logistics/Operations Director, production status updates by client job.Creates and maintains effective man power schedules for shop and painting/finishing personnel.Maintains well organized shop production structure designed to complete projects on time with quality output.Periodically review overall shop operations and review with Senior Management to resolve production or processing problems.Hire, and train as necessary qualified shop personnel. - Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.Conducts periodic performance assessments for employees.Resolve personnel issues that may arise.Maintains accurate timekeeping records for both attendance and job pass through billing when needed.Ensures adequate tool levels are maintained for both shop and field use.Review processing schedules and production orders to make decisions concerning material requirements, staffing requirements, work procedures, and job duty assignments, to ensure timely project completion is met on time. - Reports to management to confirm adequate resources are available, or if not, what resources are required.Works closely with Inventory/Facilities Manager to maintain effective inventory levels for materials used by shop and to ensure that shop facilities are maintained to appropriate safety standards and provide for maximum productivity.Periodically review with management status of shop equipment and make recommendations for the necessary equipment maintenance or modification, including the replacement of machines where needed.Conducts periodic safety training for all shop personnel.Conducts weekly safety meetings with focus on maintaining a clean and safe work environment.Implement employee suggestion process solicit input on issues that can lead enhanced and improve shop performance. Participates in ongoing training programs to maintain current knowledge on quality control issues, relying on current trade literature, virtual/classroom training pertaining to materials use, technological advances, and statistical studies.Schedules for periodic ongoing development training to ensure shop personnel are kept current with latest technology and trade practice improvements.Set and monitor product standards, examining samples of raw products or directing testing during processing, to ensure finished products are of prescribed quality. -Procures all shop tools and supplies through purchasing.Reviews tool inventory management reports weekly to assess trends on missing tools and equipment, and usage volume versus supply levels to ensure that necessary tools and equipment are on hand.Participates in weekly Logistics/Operations meetings and is prepared to provide appropriate updates regarding shop production progress by job. - Must be able to complete drug screening and be able to submit to random testing.Skills/Qualifications: -Spanish speaking bi-lingual skills preferred. - Minimum 10 years prior shop production/management experience. This position requires excellent organization and time management skills. Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.Knowledge of raw materials, production/fabrication processes, quality control, cost control, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture/fabrication of product. - Must be able to read and convert - English to Metric measurements. - Must have excellent knowledge of steel fabrication, sheet metal application and processing, welding, painting, HVAC fabrication. - Strong working knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance requirements. -Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services. Working knowledge of project management software and over all basic Microsoft Office and Outlook knowledge is a plus. - The ability to function well as part of a team. - Must be flexible for occasional overtime to include weekends when necessary. - -

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