Area Manager

Shipyard Area Manager - San Diego, CA

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Area Manager to oversee new construction and repair projects within our shipyard facility. This role involves coordinating activities to ensure the safety, quality, and efficiency of ship repair operations, contributing significantly to our strategic goals.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the creation of New Construction/Repair policies and procedures.

• Manage ship-wide safety and housekeeping, ensuring goals are met.

• Participate in logistic planning and execution for the assigned area.

• Engage in quality and process improvement techniques, identifying problem areas and initiating corrective actions.

• Coordinate material and equipment protection in the assigned area.

• Oversee production/test schedules, ensuring requirements and goals are met.

• Monitor trade activities and provide input to management for appropriate action.

• Resolve conflicting trade/subcontractor priorities.

• Monitor schedule and budget deviations and coordinate corrective actions.

• Develop management zone work strategies, plans, and sequencing with support from various departments.

• Provide consistent feedback and improvements for future projects.

• Exercise discretion and independent judgment by anticipating schedule and budget deviations and initiating corrective actions.

• Provide feedback to management and support departments on lessons learned.

• Understand and administer NAVSEA Standard Items for repair projects.

• Perform responsibilities in alignment with the company's Mission, Vision, Values, and Principles.

• Other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

• Two years of experience in a shipbuilding, repair, or equivalent manufacturing environment.

• Good written and verbal communication skills.

• Demonstrated knowledge of trade responsibilities, ship systems, and shipbuilding practices.

• Good team-building skills.

• Prior supervisory experience preferred.

• Successfully demonstrated knowledge of policies and procedures.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.

Why Work Here?

• Join a company recognized for engineering excellence and trusted partnerships with the U.S. Navy, contributing to high-impact, mission-critical projects in a secure and expanding work environment. The recent contract to build additional fleet replenishment oilers highlights the companys long-term stability, growth, and strategic importance in national defense.

Work Environment

• Work at the NASSCO shipyard facility, engaging with innovative shipbuilding projects in a collaborative and dynamic atmosphere.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of San Diego, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $40.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of San Diego, CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 15, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in San Diego,CA.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.