General Manager

General Manager

Company Overview:

Gulf Copper LLC, a subsidiary of Davie Defense, is a leading Marine Repair and New Construction company based in Galveston, Texas, with more than 75 years of ship repair and fabrication experience on the Gulf Coast. Gulf Copper’s primary business is the repair and refurbishment of marine vessels, ship construction, and fabrication for transportation, government, and oil and gas markets.

Benefits:

• 401 (k)
• Group Health & Dental Plan
• Short-& Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life & Voluntary Life Insurance
• Holiday & Vacation Pay
• Employee Assistance Program

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
This position is responsible for the following: Other duties may be assigned.

1. Responsible for the safe operation of the facility in accordance with the company’s overall safety goals and desires.
2. Maximize financial returns on capital resources and human resources through well planned operations and long-term cost controls.
3. Continuously monitor organizational structure, equipment and facility improvements that may need to be adjusted for ensuring ability to meet current company goals.
4. Work closely with all Corporate and Senior Management team, including other facility managers, to ensure most efficient integration of corporate assets/staff.
5. Ensure compliance with Gulf Copper Mission Statement.
6. Plan, direct and coordinate all aspects of business unit/facility operations.
7. Review and approve all contracts, in conjunction with Corporate In-house Council prior to signature and ensure contracts are well managed to maximize safety, profitability and customer satisfaction.
8. Ensure all operations are performed in accordance with company policies and procedures.
9. Ensure that vendors and suppliers meet the needs of the company in performance and financial requirements.
10. In coordination with the Corporate Human Resources Department, interview, hire, select and train managers and supervisors for the business unit/facility.  Provide guidance on hiring and training other managers and supervisors at the business unit/facility.
11. Provide the required motivation, discipline, evaluations, and feedback required for direct reports as well as their subordinates.
12. Provide leadership and motivation to develop a team environment and maximize efforts of team behaviors.

Required Education & Experience:

1. Bachelor of Science degree or 10 years relevant experience in senior management position
2. Preferable; MBA

Working Conditions:

1. Regular exposure to all weather conditions, especially hot, humid and / or rainy weather, combined with regular work time indoors in environmentally controlled conditions.

Necessary Equipment Operation:

1. N/A

Special Skills:

1. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
2. Ability to behave decisively.
3. Ability to grasp complex concepts easily.
4. Pay attention to minute detail.
5. Excellent planning, negotiating, and organizing skills.
6. Ability to motivate entire workforce, direct reports, colleagues, and others.
7. Patient and self-confidence.
8. Ability to operate in a systematic and logical manner.
9. Good judgment.
10. High performance and a strong team player.
11. Commitment to company values.

* An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Equal Employment Opportunity Posters. If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan or policy statement, please email: hrcorp@gulfcopper.com.  If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail: hrcorp@gulfcopper.com.