Quality Assurance / Inspections Manager

Here at Global- a 1st Flagship Company (www.globalfirstflagship.com), a woman-owned small business, we believe in Individual Accountability, Growth, Integrity, and Respect . We are a leader in Marine Support Services and Emergency Management. Serving as the Department of Navy's trusted Prime Contractor since 1964, we embark on a thrilling mission, managing, operating, and maintaining the U.S. Navy Inactive Ship fleet across diverse locations, including Norfolk, Philadelphia, Bremerton, California, and Hawaii. The journey begins here, and we invite you to set sail with us and make a real impact in our dynamic and innovative work environment!

Buckle up for an adrenaline-fueled journey on military vessels such as destroyers, aircraft carriers, and an array of other awe-inspiring Navy vessels! Your golden opportunity for an exhilarating career is knocking - are you ready to answer the call? The journey begins here - with Global- a 1st Flagship Company, where we are currently looking for a Quality Assurance / Inspections Manager to join our team.

What You'll Be Doing :

Reports directly to the Project Manager and is responsible for the administration of the Quality Control (QC) program. Supervises the personnel that perform the QC inspections and monitors the progress of inspections, correlates required inspection reports and keeps the Project Manager informed of any problem areas. Responsible for the maintenance of the Technical Library.

• Develop, implement, monitor and modify quality/inspections management processes and procedures intended to enable the timely, effective and cost-effective completion of all departmental projects.
• Establish the QA policies and procedures needed to assess the overall quality of work.
• Develop and maintain the Quality Assurance / Quality Control Manual.
• Review Ship Inactivation Plans and provide detailed feedback to the Project Manager and Contracting Officer Representative (COR).
• Prepare Ship Inactivation Brief. Deliver brief and train Ships Force on the Inactivation process.
• Execute necessary cost control procedures designed to properly estimate, execute and account for all tasks performed. Submit required budget and financial reports to Project Manager for review.
• Effectively communicate and coordinate with all individuals and organizations charged with the accomplishment of those tasks required to schedule and complete all inspections as required by the contract.
• Maintain the Remote Monitoring Station (RMS) and INACTIVESHIPS Events System (ISES) alarm systems. Ensure alarm system is always operational.
• Maintain the highest achievable physical security of all assigned facilities and vessels.
• Enforce the detailed control, management and administration of classified material.
• Provide the leadership and management necessary to achieve the highest levels of performance in the following areas: inspections / quality assurance and management.
• Provide timely, accurate, complete correspondence, reports and supporting documentation to the Project Manager, corporate leadership and COR.
• Brief the Project Manager a minimum of each week on the status of all ongoing and planned projects.
• Debrief completed projects and develop improvement plans from "lessons learned."
• Maintain a good working relationship with the COR in the execution of all contract provisions for Inactive Ships and its detachments.
• Engage all levels within the organization in the process of identifying, implementing and enforcing newer and better ways to exceed customer expectations in all undertakings. Ask questions and actively listen in an effort to ensure a complete understanding of employee ideas and concerns.
• Invite, accept, consider and act on constructive criticism that will improve quality and efficiency.
• Professionally represent the company in all dealings with the customer, suppliers, sub-contractors and other government agencies.
• Provide clear, firm and consistent leadership while fostering a team culture built on the company's core values of individual accountability, growth, safety, respect, integrity and commitment.
• Hire, indoctrinate, train and promote only the most qualified individuals. Ensure all individuals are afforded an equal opportunity in employment and advancement.
• Ensure accountability and responsibility from all employees.
• Focus on safety. Provide a work environment that reduces to zero the number of lost workdays, injuries and accidents.
• Monitor performance of contracted Security Agency.
• Ensure performance feedback, mentoring and coaching is practiced at all levels.
• Must be able to work effectively with co-workers in a professional manner at all times
• Travel as necessary (including out of country) to conduct company business or to conduct ships force inactivation briefings.
• Other work as assigned and which the employee is qualified and able to perform in support of other trades or evolutions required for safe operation of the site and proper execution of contractual requirements.

What You'll Need to Succeed :

Minimum Requirements:

• A four-year college degree with at least three (3) years of managerial experience in quality inspection of ship maintenance-related experience, or 10 years of quality ship maintenance-related experience with at least five (5) years of which involved managerial responsibilities.
• Ability to obtain an Active DoD Secret Clearance
• Must be a U.S. Citizen

Preferred Requirements:

• A n understanding of security, handling of Classified material, environmental and health monitoring and coordination requirements.

General Information:

In order to perform the essential job functions of this position, candidate must be able to lead and inspire people, manage projects, compose/write descriptive reports; use appropriate techniques to implement project activities; verbally direct individuals and groups; and establish and maintain positive working relationships with all employees and the customer.

Benefit Highlights Include :

• Comprehensive Medical (Blue Shield PPO), Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 11 Paid Holidays Per Year
• 17 Days PTO/Sick Time Per Year
• Matching 401K (50% Match up to 8%)
• Employer Paid Life Insurance & Short Term/Long Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Pet Insurance

Global- a 1st Flagship Company is an E-Verify and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability .