Production Manager (Honolulu, HI)

• Support safety as a core value.
• Support “schedule” as the organization’s keystone habit.
• Committed to the company values and adheres to all Pacific Shipyards’ policies and procedures.
• Maintain a positive and respectful attitude and conduct her/himself with integrity and in a polite, professional manner treating customers and co-workers courteously and respectfully.
• Foster a Production Department culture of accountability and organization by setting clear expectations to maintain clean, orderly work areas in alignment with 5S standards.
• Uphold the company’s core values and policies with consistency and integrity.
• Demonstrate commitment to continuous improvement, accountability, and team development.
• Develop and measure Production Department productivity goals and quality standards daily, weekly, and on a project basis.
• Provide clear & consistent communication about project schedules, execution strategies, Production Department budgets, and process improvement initiatives.
• Leads by example and demands a positive and respectful attitude and requiring all Production Department employees to conduct themselves with integrity and in a polite, professional manner treating customers and co-workers courteously and respectfully.
• Develop & meet productivity goals and quality standards.

• Manage and oversee the daily performance of all production trades, ensuring that execution aligns with project goals and strategic production plans.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Planning, and Engineering to sequence work effectively, mitigate bottlenecks, and drive on-time delivery.
• Provide consistent guidance and support to department superintendents to maintain discipline in work execution, labor utilization, and safety adherence.
• Ensure Production Department Staff are constantly working to streamline production processes, reduce rework, improve department reliability, and deliver early on key schedule milestones.
• Provide systems for accountability for the management of Production Department resources, including labor, materials, and equipment, to ensure efficient financial performance.
• Maintain open communication with VP Production, Production Engineering & Planning Manager, and PMO staff to address operational bottlenecks and correct them quickly.
• Ensure that every member of the Production Department has clear & measurable tasks daily and provide a system for Production Department Management to provide daily feedback to all employees.
• Establish, enhance and maintain standard processes for the measuring and monitoring of department production rates, and providing standard rate information and feedback to Estimating.
• Ensure that all materials are ordered to support department schedules.
• Grows and develops Production Department capabilities to increase business opportunities, eliminate dependence on subcontractors, and ensure PSI maintains a competitive advantage in the dynamic ship repair landscape.
• Create systems for collecting and reporting Production Department Performance metrics across the organization.
• Strive for continuous improvement and encourage feedback from employees to drive improvements based on past projects to enhance performance.
• Embrace new technologies by introducing modern, efficient tools and technologies to improve productivity. Encourage employees to suggest and implement innovative solutions that can enhance efficiency and quality
• Works closely with the Project Manager(s) to ensure timely and cost-efficient completion of projects and/or jobs.
• Determines workforce staffing to maximize efficiency and meet project/department budget goals.
• Leads, trains, and develops Superintendents.
• Advises PMs on the status of all assigned projects, potential obstacles and delays and plans to minimize impact and beat project goals.
• Handle various administrative duties such as report writing, performance reviews, responding to email, interviews candidates, and form completion.
• Estimates time, manpower, and materials required for assigned jobs.
• Complies with requirements of the CBA.
• Assesses team member skills and provide necessary training opportunities as required to enhance or address deficiencies.
• Maintain alignment with the VP of Production on overall workload distribution, labor forecasting, and critical path planning.
• Champion cross-department collaboration, holding departments accountable to shared production goals and unified execution strategies.
• Support superintendent development by mentoring emerging leaders and reinforcing company culture, process discipline, and employee engagement.
• Lead daily production meetings and serve as a central point of contact for project execution issues.
• Provide input to estimating and planning teams regarding labor norms and performance feedback based on actual execution data.
• Enforce compliance with OSHA, NAVSEA, and company-specific safety policies and ensure corrective actions are implemented where needed.

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Trades, Engineering, or Business preferred.
• Minimum 15 years of progressive leadership experience in ship repair or a comparable heavy industrial environment.
• Experience managing multi-trade production teams and working in a unionized environment preferred.
• Demonstrated track record of delivering complex projects on time and within budget.
• Experience with US Navy Ship repair/NAVSEA regulation is preferred.
• Proficient with Word and Excel.
• Must be flexible in work hours.
• Extensive knowledge of ship repair processes.
• Knowledge of managing Federal Contracts.
• Ability to organize and prioritize to meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Interpersonal skills, good attitude, and exceptional work ethic.
• Work requires establishing priorities and meeting deadlines.

• Strong technical background.
• Ability to write effectively and the ability to accurately communicate with all PSI employees.
• Ability to access, interpret, and apply government and industry standards, law, and corporate policy and procedures to aid in the management of the Production Department.
• Ability to organize and prioritize to meet deadlines.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to manage a diverse, fast-paced workforce.
• Advanced knowledge of shipyard production processes, planning strategies, and trade sequencing.
• Ability to analyze work plans, prioritize tasks, and resolve conflicts under pressure.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications; ability to generate schedules, reports, and performance metrics.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and results-driven with a strong sense of urgency.
• Ability to effectively operate standard office equipment
• Good attitude; must be a team player.
• Candidates must have access to reliable transportation to get to work and other job sites on time for the start of shift
• Must be flexible in work hours
• Valid State of Hawaii REAL ID-Compliant Drivers’ License in good standing, Class 3 or higher or a valid U.S. Passport in addition to a valid Hawaii Driver’s License, if you do not have a REAL ID-Compliant Driver’s License.

• Must show proof of your legal right to work in the United States
• This position requires US Citizenship due to security clearance required for base access
• Must be able to successfully obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
• Must be able to successfully obtain a Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) Credential to gain access to federally controlled work sites

This is a management position
This is a full time position