Logistical Operations Manager Jobs in Gulfport, MS

R&P is looking for an experienced and motivated individual who wants to join our team as the Gulf Coast Industrial Operations Manager.  This mid-level management position would be responsible for the safe and efficient operations of shipboard and shop industrial work and personnel based in Pascagola, MS.  R&P is a small-sized defense contractor providing Engineering, Logistics, Program Management, and Technical Services to government and commercial clients. We need an Industrial Operations Manager who can lead a diverse team of technicians, create a supportive and rewarding work environment, promote growth and development, and produce quality services with a focus on customer satisfaction. This position requires an experienced and capable leader and manager with in-depth shipboard and shop industrial operations knowledge, skills, and abilities. 

• Work with assigned Program and Project Managers to plan, estimate, schedule, staff, organize, direct, and control complex industrial operations jobs ensuring all customer and company requirements are fulfilled in an effective and timely manner with high quality.
• Plan, manage, and report on day-to-day industrial operations.
• Manage, supervise, mentor, and train personnel on work being conducted on US Navy ships and in offices, shops, and warehouses.
• Work with Superintendents to prioritize work, determine required staffing levels and skills, and adjusting staffing and training as required.
• Manage, maintain, and grow industrial capabilities and personnel resources required to fulfill project commitments and support future work opportunities.
• Maintain employee training plans, raining records, and certifications.
• Establish schedules and milestones and manage to those plans.
• Track, progress, and report on adherence to project plans and schedules identifying and resolving problems, issues, and roadblocks.
• Coordinate and collaborate with QA, Superintendents and Lead Technicians to generate and maintain Weekly and Monthly Reports, Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) and Test and Inspection Plans (TIPs).
• Responsible for adherence to safety, quality control, and security policies and procedures.
• Responsible for adherence to all required hazardous material and hazardous waste processes and procedures.
• Review plans, technical documentation, reports, records, and briefings prepared by technical and program staff for quality and completeness prior to submission.
• Manage, maintain, and control company resources, ensuring work teams have all the resources needed to perform their jobs.
• Ensures all calibrated equipment is tracked and calibrated on time.
• Ensures all tools and equipment are properly labeled, maintained, inventoried, issued, and properly tracked for accountability.
• Manage teams of industrial support personnel at multiple locations/ships ensuring all logistical needs are met.
• Lead project review sessions with customers to discuss cost, schedule, and performance.
• Meet with customer and contractor personnel to formulate and review task plans and deliverables.
• Develop and implement work standards, processes, and procedures to effect continuous improvement, increase quality and efficiency, and control costs.
• Review purchase requests for accuracy and validity prior to submission.
• Assist with developing proposals and quotes for future and follow on work opportunities.
• Review requests for quote and proposals identifying technical requirements, risks, opportunities, and issues prior to contract acceptance.
• Work with property management/landlord to manage, maintain, and improve company facilities ensuring required permits and inspections stay within periodicity.
• Manage the warehousing, inventorying, maintenance, care, and protection of R&P and customer material and property.
• Promote R&P and ensure the company is well represented at every work site, in every yard, and on every ship. Work with existing and new customers to bring in new work and build customer relationships.
• Communicate policies and organizational goals.

• Must be a Program or Project Manager with a minimum of 15 years relevant experience working in ship repair industry.
• Must have a minimum of 10 years prior experience in the private maritime industry.
• Must have the leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills necessary to create and maintain healthy, thriving, dependable, and compliant work environments.
• Must be familiar with NAVSEA Standard Items and ABS standards.
• Must have the ability to read, comprehend, and translate detailed and complicated customer work items, requirements, specifications, references, drawings, and wiring diagrams.
• Knowledge of standard concepts, practices, and procedures in U.S. Navy ship design, production, test, operations, maintenance, and modernization is highly preferred.
• Experience in marine electrical systems installations, maintenance, and repair is preferred.
• Experience in defense aerospace materials/composites is preferred.
• Lean Six Sigma certification is preferred.
• Must have excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Must be proficient in paperwork and all Microsoft Office suite of applications.
• Must be a US citizen with the ability to obtain/maintain a DoD Secret security clearance.
• Active DoD Secret security clearance is required.

R&P Technologies provides equal opportunity for all persons and prohibits discrimination in employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), veteran or marital status, or any other factor prohibited by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave, compensation, and training.

R&P maintains an Affirmative Action Plan to establish fair access to employment opportunities and to create a work community that is an accurate reflection of the qualified workforce. Due to security clearance requirements, U.S. citizenship is required for most positions

R&P offers a highly competitive compensation package that includes contributions towards health insurance, 401(k) matching, and other non-salary benefits. Exact salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

• Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location.