Corrosion Control Production Manager

 

Corrosion Control Production Manager (Job ID: 4393)
 
San Diego, CA

On-Site
 

4393
 

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• Valkyrie Enterprises has a need for a that provides strategic leadership, operational oversight, and administrative direction to the Project Management team. Acting as the critical bridge between executive program leadership and deck-plate execution, this role is responsible for the aggregate success of all concurrent Ship to Shore Corrosion control projects with their area of reasonability.


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• The Production Manager provides strategic leadership, operational oversight, and administrative direction to the Project Management team. Acting as the critical bridge between executive program leadership and deck-plate execution, this role is responsible for the aggregate success of all concurrent Ship to Shore Corrosion control projects with their area of reasonability.


• The Production Manager ensures that all project managers successfully deliver their portfolios on time, within budget, and in strict compliance with NAVSEA standards, shipyard regulations, and quality controls.


• Direct Supervisor: Manage, mentor, and evaluate a team of Project Managers, ensuring high performance, professional development, and accountability.


• Workforce Allocation: Establish and manage macro-level manning and resource allocation requirements across all active and upcoming projects to optimize efficiency and prevent labor bottlenecks.


• Standardization: Drive consistency across the project management team by


• Aggregate Schedule & Budget: Oversee the master integrated schedule and financial performance of all active contracts. Identify and mitigate high-level risks to maintain profitability and timeline adherence.


• Technical & Quality Assurance: Serve as the escalation point for complex technical challenges, including the oversight of specialized programs like corrosion control strategies, surface preparation standards, and QA package integration.


• High-Level Diplomacy: Act as a senior liaison between the Program Manager, government customers (OSIC), host shipyard facility leadership, Regional Maintenance Centers (RMCs), and primary subcontractors/vendors.


• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all project sites strictly adhere to shipyard operations, Navy operations, NAVSEA instructions, Work Authorization Forms (WAF), and Tag-out requirements.


• Reporting: Consolidate weekly project updates, financial health reports, and performance metrics from Project Managers to present actionable insights to senior executive leadership.


• Collaborates directly with the Environmental & Safety Coordinator to maintain strict compliance with OSHA and U.S. Navy regulations for all on-site Valkyrie personnel.

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree in business, Engineering, Marine Operations, or a related field (or an additional 4 years of equivalent experience).


• Must have a minimum of 6–8 years of progressive program/project management experience in a defense or maritime environment, with at least 2–3 years in a supervisory/managerial capacity overseeing other project leads or large multidisciplinary teams.


• Must have a proven track record of successful execution across multiple ship classes and deep familiarity with naval shipyard environments.


• Must have working knowledge of NAVSEA instructions, shipyard operations, WAF/Tag-out protocols, and general AIT contractor regulations.


• Must have advanced proficiency in financial reporting, project forecasting, risk management, and integrated master scheduling tools (e.g., Microsoft Project).


• Must have a background in ship repair mechanics, including QA workbook construction, surface preparation, and corrosion control methodologies. Conflict Resolution: Exceptional ability to detect, mitigate, and resolve high-stakes technical, financial, or personnel conflicts across various project sites.


• Must have verbal and written communication skills suitable for brief-outs with high-ranking military officials, shipyard executives, and deck-plate personnel.


• Must have superior organizational skills with the ability to balance competing priorities in a fast-paced, high-pressure industrial environment.

• Prior Navy E-9 or O-4 to O5 preferred.


• PMP certification


• Prefer experience using Microsoft Project to write proposals


• Previous experience in reading/developing drawings for the navy and MSC ships.


• Passport holder preferred. 


• Knowledge within corrosion control, paintings and top coating.  

• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance.


• Must have the ability to gain access to private and public shipyards and Naval installations.

 

• Up to 50% travel nationwide to include international travel as needed.   


• If position requires travel by domestic flight or access to secure federal facilities/military bases, candidate must be able to obtain (by start of position) and maintain appropriate identification credentials, such as REAL ID. (More information regarding REAL ID can be found:  https://www.dhs.gov/real-id)

• Repetitive motion, Climbing, Balancing, Stooping, Kneeling, Crouching, Crawling, Reaching, Standing, Walking, Pushing, Pulling, Lifting, Picking, Grasping, Talking, Hearing, and Visual Acuity (depth perception).


• Subject to outside environmental conditions (extreme cold/heat), subject to noise, vibration, hazards, atmospheric conditions (affect the respiratory system), frequently work in close quarters and/or function in narrow aisles or passageways (areas that could cause claustrophobia).


• Protective clothing or equipment and face shields or goggles shall be worn when welding, cutting, or working with molten metal.


• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods.


• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.


• Communicating with others to exchange information.


• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.


• Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds.

Additionally, Valkyrie Enterprises provides a variety of benefits to support your best health, wellness, and future, to include medical/dental/vision options, company paid life and disability insurances, 401k with match, education reimbursement, as well as company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).

 $135,000 - $145,000 per year


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