Supply Chain / Warehouse Foreman

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for leading a crew of skilled trade personnel, responsible for inventory and movement of all purchased and manufactured material, including shipping and receiving at our vast, 63-acre facility. Significant heavy manufacturing takes place both in several fab shops, as well as on the waterfront. The successful candidate will support the 1,000+ working men and women on our waterfront by leading and managing the material control group by implementing departmental objectives that meet the strategic, competitive, and internal/external needs of the company; and developing appropriate controls and performance measures to assist in the accomplishment of those objectives.

Detailed Description:

• Supervise the activities and development of union employees in shipping, receiving, warehouse and tool room departments.
• Perform daily time recording of all union employees. Plan overtime and schedule resources as required to meet schedule. Manage staffing and work assignments based on manning forecast.
• Frequent communication with peer-level and sub-level management personnel and general workforce. Provide status reports to immediate management and program management as required.
• Explore and develop continuous improvement plans for storage and distribution activities utilizing new technologies and industry best practices. Drive and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop and administer operating procedures for receiving, handling, storing, shipping or salvaging products and materials.
• Manage the storage and distribution needs of customers including coordinating requests, answering questions and responding to any concerns.
• Manage inventory levels of products and materials in warehouses. Monitor inventory cycle counts and lean (5S) initiatives.
• Responsible for the safe handling and storage of all purchased material. Maintain stored equipment IAW manufacturer's discretion. Confer with Department Heads to coordinate warehouse activities including production, sales, record control and purchasing. Arrange for additional storage facilities as required. Participate in managing transportation providers. Examine products or materials and estimate best methods for storage or transport.
• Issue shipping instructions and maintain documentation. Responsible for providing routing information to coordinate delivery times and locations.
• Prepare and manage departmental budgets. Ensure budgetarty compliance with indirect and direct project accounts.
• Facilitate and manage material handling logistics to efficiently support manufacturing schedules.
• Maintain yard cleanliness to IAW FBS standards.
• Attendance is an essential function of the job.
• Ability and willingness to engage in highly energetic pursuits on the waterfront.
• Abide by safety and sanitation regulations. Abide by all organizational policies and procedures.
• Maintain a commitment to and promote the Quality Policy.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Directly supervises 5 to 25 employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding's policies, and procedures. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Willingness to be a mentor, and demonstrate leadership skills that align with the mission, vision, and values of Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma
• Excellent communication abilities
• Highly accountable
• Read and understand plans and specifications, including one-line diagrams, cable schedules, ladder diagrams, and loop diagrams

Desired Qualifications:

• Prior shipyard experience a plus
• 3+ years management experience or commensurate education
• Prior material handling apprentice/training is desired
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Experience using Time and Attendance tracking software
• Journeyman or equivalent certification
• Strong math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division)
• Experience with ABS, USCG, NEC, IEEE 45 standards
• Ability to work as a team and individually with a positive and professional attitude

Company Overview:

Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding (FBS) is located in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. With roots dating back to 1918, we currently exist as an industry leader in new construction, repair, and major conversions. The FBS portfolio includes articulated tug-barge units, OPA 90-compliant vessels, dredges and dredging support equipment, and offshore supply vessels along with specializing in Great Lakes self-unloading vessels. We strive to be the shipbuilder of choice in safety, quality, value and dependability by offering innovative and competitive maritime solutions tailored to our customers' needs. Our mission is to build, repair and sustain maritime vessels that proudly supply, service and defend our nation and the world.

Eeo Statement:

Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We promote a Drug Free Work Environment and require pre-employment drug testing as well as mandatory random drug testing.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

If you are an individual with a disability and you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process, email our Human Resources Department at Bayshipbuilding-HR@us.fincantieri.com