Director Of Operations, Ships Completion Position Available In Sagadahoc, Maine

Director of Operations, Ship’s Completion
Job ID Number 4527 Bath, ME, US Category General Management Employment Type Full Time Business Unit Bath Iron Works
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Director of Operations, Ship’s Completion
US-ME-Bath

Req ID:

2025-4527

Type:

Regular Full-Time

Remaining Positions:

1

Post End Date:

..

Category:

Management

Salary Grade:

H

Shift:

1st
Overview
The Director of Operations, Ships Completion is a high-visibility leadership role accountable for overseeing all operations within Ships Completion operations. This position reports to the VP, Operations and is responsible for the safety, quality, schedule adherence, cost performance, and personnel management within their assigned major operational area. Operating under the BIW Business Operating System (BOS), the Director manages all aspects of Ships Completion operations, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and performance standards while maintaining strong relationships with Navy customers and our represented workforce.
Key Responsibilities
Safety Leadership
Lead safety performance within Ships Completion operations and provide leadership for Safety action teams
Develop and implement area-specific safety initiatives that put people first in the business
Drive continuous improvement in safety performance metrics
Establish and reinforce a culture that fosters safety standards through mentorship and enforcement
Project Execution
Direct all operations within Ships Completion area, including daily execution of Plan of the Week for each Cost Account
Manage multiple concurrent ship construction phases while maintaining compliance with published shipyard schedules
Oversee schedule and resource allocation across area
Lead integration between production areas and support functions
Monitor and resolve flow disruption activities, influencing support areas to address issues promptly
Maintain vigilance on plant equipment and supporting assets to maximize facility potential
Recommend capital upgrades or equipment that will provide profitable ROI
Operational Management
Lead Chief Superintendents and operational leadership team
Manage area operational budget and performance metrics
Direct implementation of improvement initiatives
Prepare and present area performance reviews
Maintain area-specific improvement programs
Monitor productivity of the workforce and eliminate non-value added activities
Provide direction and solutions to Corrective Action Requests for Navy Customer
Ensure product building aligns with contract specifications while maintaining collaborative relationship with Supervisor of Shipbuilding team
Earned Value Management
Manage Cost Account activities, approve variances, and provide explanations for each CAM
Monitor and analyze integrated data management systems for:
Earned Value trends
Cost performance indicators
Cost/schedule variances
Plan of the week compliance
Flow disruptions
Staffing
Work order burn down
Material availability
Develop and submit EAC forecasts for assigned Cost Accounts
Provide weekly CAM oversight reports to Senior Level Management
Team Leadership and Development
Drive supervisor and trade development programs
Implement talent development initiatives in collaboration with the Training Department
Provide oversight and leadership to maintain productive and positive spirit of management and trades teams
Lead daily meetings to build confidence and provide direction
Maintain trustworthy relationships with represented leadership and workforce
Support a culture of total ownership and employee empowerment at all levels
Develop and mentor Management and Supervision talent for future leadership positions
Continuous Improvement
Champion BOS implementation within area
Drive operational excellence initiatives
Lead process improvement efforts
Actively seek opportunities to:
Improve business processes
Reduce rework activities
Optimize work scope activities for profitability
Benchmark other company’s successes
Incorporate best practices from internal and external sources
Materials Management
Collaborate with materials personnel to ensure proper material management
Prevent material loss or damage prior to installation
Optimize material availability and usage
Responsibilities
Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, marine engineering or related technical field required
MBA and advanced degrees preferred
Qualifications
Minimum of 12 years of progressively responsible management and leadership experience in shipbuilding, construction or heavy manufacturing
Proven experience leading major operational area
Strong track record of operational performance improvement
Experience with Navy programs and requirements
Demonstrated success in safety leadership
Strong labor relations experience
Proven ability to lead large teams
Experience with Lean manufacturing principles
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
Core Values and Ethics
Maintain high level of integrity aligned with

GD Ethos:

Honesty
Transparency
Trust
Company Values
Demonstrate process discipline and enable workforce to deliver first-time quality workmanship
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