BOAT COORDINATOR

Title: Boat Coordinator

Location: Pascagoula, MS

General Function:

• Role Overview: The Boat Coordinator is responsible for supervising and coordinating the production phases of vessels within a manufacturing plant. The coordinator ensures that production schedules are met and oversees various aspects of the production process. This role is performed under the general direction of a Superintendent, Plant Manager, or other Division Manager.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities:

• Schedule Development: Develops tank dry search, launch, and delivery schedules.
• Safety Assurance: Ensures that safe working conditions are maintained in production areas.
• Compliance Coordination: Works with Foremen to ensure that products comply with company standards and specifications.
• Schedule Monitoring: Monitors the status of all schedules for assigned jobs.
• Production Coordination: Coordinates and monitors the efforts of production crafts.
• Material Management: Monitors material ordering and receiving processes to ensure timely availability of resources.
• Budget and Quality Monitoring: Monitors man-hour budgets, safety, and the quality of work.
• Client Interaction: Serves as the primary contact with the owner and owner’s representative on production-related aspects.

Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Manufacturing Operations Knowledge: Understanding of manufacturing operations related to plant products, components, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Blueprint and Drawing Interpretation: Ability to analyze and interpret blueprints and production drawings.
• Work Planning: Ability to plan cost-effective work procedures that meet quality requirements.
• Communication and Leadership: Effective communication skills and the ability to instruct, build, and direct a production team.

Desirable Experience & Training:

• Education: High school diploma or GED, preferably supplemented by coursework in production management, industrial technology, or a related area.
• Experience: Relevant job training and 5 years of experience in plant operations and supervision are desirable.

Summary:

This position is crucial for ensuring the smooth operation and timely completion of vessel production within the manufacturing plant. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, a good understanding of manufacturing processes, the ability to interpret technical drawings, and the capability to manage schedules, budgets, and teams effectively. Communication with both the internal team and external stakeholders, such as the vessel owner, is also a key component of this role.