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Production Lead (Frigate) - Pascagoula, MS

Serco Inc.

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Pascagoula, MS
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Position Description & Qualifications

If you love high profile and challenging projects supporting the US Navy, then Serco has a great opportunity for you!

As the Pascagoula Frigate Production Lead, you will utilize your expertise and experience to lead the team that will oversee the construction, testing, trials, and delivery of Frigates built at Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula, MS. Bring your leadership skills, shipbuilding expertise and collaborative skills to Build the US Navy's Newest Surface Combatant.

Serco supports the US Navy as a prime for providing Engineering and Production support on the Frigate program. In this role, you will be responsible for managing a skilled group of production engineers and waterfront technicians at the shipbuilder's facility and with a mission to improve the efficiency and quality of the shipyard's processes and to deliver a safe and reliable ship that meets all Navy the requirements. You will also monitor subordinate personnel adherence to Serco policy and procedures during their daily activities. The production team you will be overseeing, provides oversight and reports on the shipbuilder's production efforts across fabrication, accuracy control and alignment, piping, machinery, and electrical. We monitor production and test progress, quality, and adherence to the schedule.

In this role you will:
  • Direct a dynamic team of technical and administrative Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to support 410P/SSGC processes, such as production surveillance/QA inspections, Compartment Close & Craft Complete Inspections, Fit & Finish, HAB inspections, Care & Protection (C&P), Change Validation, Certifications, Trials Coordination/Documentation, and Mess Deck Adjudication.
  • Ensure all staff members are trained on the customers' methods, procedures, and standards.
  • Independently monitor production progress, ensure compliance to ship specifications and document discrepancies for the Government team.
  • Brief SUPSHIP or the Program Office (PMS 410) personnel as needed to report any significant conditions found or observed trends that could affect cost, quality, or schedule.
  • Prepare and organize teams to support engineering and production reviews, milestone readiness assessments, trials and delivery.
  • Monitor and report on physical progress of all hulls.
  • Review and provide comments on shipyard recovery plans, micro-schedules, or other named efforts outside of the IMS to improve performance to plan.
  • Participate in scheduled meetings with SUPSHIP, shipyard personnel and subcontractors, providing inputs when needed.
  • Observe overall quality of craft work and report any conditions found.
  • Develop and submit weekly and monthly reports of all completed activities to the Frigate Production Task Lead and the DPMR, as necessary.
  • Provide support to the local SUPSHIP team as needed and respond to emergent requests for information or data from PMS 410P.

To be successful in this role, you will have:
  • Ability to obtain and maintain an Active DOD Secret Clearance.
  • US Citizenship.
  • 10 years of experience.
  • High School diploma/GED.
  • Experience working in a shipyard trade and production environment
  • Ability to lead and manage a diverse group of individuals to form a synergistic team and to handle a fast-paced environment with a variety of technical and management challenges.
  • Proficiency in MS Word, Excel & PowerPoint.
  • Excellent oral and technical report writing skills.
  • Ability to travel up to 10% as needed

Additional desired experience and skills:
  • An Active or Current DOD Secret Clearance.
  • Lead Production and Supervisory experience.
  • DAU Level III Engineering; Production, Quality, and Manufacturing; or equivalent.
  • 15 years of experience in Navy Shipbuilding production.
  • Experience supporting Navy Supervisor of Shipbuilding.

If you are interested in supporting and working with our military and sailors and a passionate Serco team- then submit your application now for immediate consideration!

Company Overview

Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco's 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.

To review Serco benefits please visit: https://careers.serco-na.com/us/en/what-we-offer . If you require an accommodation with the application process please email: careers@serco-na.com or call the HR Service Desk at 800-628-6458, option 1. Please note, due to EEOC/OFCCP compliance, Serco is unable to accept resumes by email.

Candidates may be asked to present proof of identify during the selection process. If requested, this will require presentation of a government-issued I.D. (with photo) with name and address that match the information entered on the application. Serco will not take possession of or retain/store the information provided as proof of identity. For more information on how Serco uses your information, please see our Applicant Privacy Policy and Notice.

Serco does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies without being a contracted approved vendor. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Serco and will not be obligated to pay a placement or contract fee. If you are interested in becoming an approved vendor at Serco, please email Agencies@serco-na.com .

Serco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Pay Transparency

Our Total Rewards package includes competitive pay, performance-based incentives, and benefits that promote well-being and work-life balance-so you can thrive both professionally and personally. Eligible employees also gain access to a wide range of benefits from comprehensive health coverage and health savings accounts to retirement plans, life and disability insurance, and time-off programs that support work-life balance. Program availability may vary based on factors such as contract type, location, hire date, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Salary range: The range for this position can be found at the top of this posting. This range is provided as a general guideline and represents a good faith estimate across all experience levels. Actual base salary will be determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the scope of the role, relevant experience, job-related knowledge, education and training, key skills, and geographic market considerations. For roles available in multiple states, the range may vary to reflect differences in local labor markets. In addition to base salary, eligible positions may include other forms of compensation such as annual bonuses or long-term incentive opportunities. Benefits - Comprehensible benefits for full-time employees (part-time employees receive a limited package tailored to their role):

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Robust vacation and sick leave benefits, and flexible work arrangements where permitted by role or contract
  • 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds
  • Tuition reimbursement program
  • Life insurance and disability coverage
  • Optional coverages that can be purchased, including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
  • Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
  • Employee Assistance Plan


To review all Serco benefits please visit: https://careers.serco-na.com/us/en/about-us .

Serco complies with all applicable state and local leave laws, including providing time off under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act for eligible Colorado residents, in alignment with our policies and benefit plans. The application window for this position is for no more than 60 days. We encourage candidates to apply promptly after the posting date, as the position may close earlier if filled or if the application volume exceeds expectations. Please submit applications exclusively through Serco's external (or internal) career site. If an applicant has any concerns with job posting compliance, please send an email to: careers@serco-na.com .
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Serco, Inc. is the North America division of Serco Group, plc, one of the world’s leading service companies. At Serco we serve every branch of the U.S. Military, federal, state and local governments, Canadian and provincial governments, as well as commercial customers. We are a leading provider of professional, technology, engineering, trades, and management services, and we support the public service areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. Discover your place in our world.

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