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Supervisor

Franklin, Louisiana
Full Time On-site

Summary

Job Description

Technical Knowledge/Job Summary

  • Duties include safety, quality, housekeeping, training, performance management, production station productivity, labor utilization, and reporting

  • Attends all production meetings and safety meetings and conducts all shift meetings as required.

  • Responsible for reviewing and authorizing proper time records for all employees on the shift.

  • Assists Production Manager in reviewing shift operations and makes recommendations relative to changes in operations, staffing, equipment, and procedures.

  • Maintain proper administrative records, including time card, foreman's daily report and safety records

  • Ensure proper operation of tools and equipment by direct reports

  • Read, interpret and follow blueprints and sketches to understand the specifications of a project

  • Strong technical aptitude and attention to detail

  • Plan system layouts, installation, or repair per specifications.

  • Read manufacturer documentation to determine how to install and integrate major ship equipment

  • Will be required to work aloft (on scaffold or on manlifts) and in confined spaces.

  • On site training is provided.

    Job Proficiency

  • Ensure that preparation and execution of the tasks within their responsibility area are complete and according to schedule.

  • Assure work results are carried out according to the requests and rules of the HSE and quality management system.

  • Ensure direct reports are accomplishing their tasks, roles, and responsibilities as outlined in applicable job descriptions

  • Provides independent judgement to manager/leadership on direct report performance, including recommendations to transfer, suspend, lay off, recall, promote, discharge, assign, reward, or other similar actions using established policies, procedures, and practices.

  • Execute personnel training, development, safety, security, quality, inventory, good housekeeping, and general management of Company policies and procedures.

  • Resolve production and quality problems

  • Provide shift documentation on decisions, shift issues, actions and status updates for the shift for the purpose of compliance and continuous quality improvement

  • Manages machine utilization to meet or exceed efficiency goals and recommends or directs necessary personnel, maintenance or engineering changes to help achieve those goals.

Culture and Collaboration

  • Follow all shipyard safety policies, including proper use of PPE, fire prevention, and confined space protocols.

  • Assist in the training and development of junior supervisors

  • Collaborate and communicate with other supervisors as required to complete vessel construction or repair and to maintain seamless production line integration

  • Work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced ship production environment

  • Inspect all equipment daily

  • Maintain a clean and safe work area

  • Maintain a positive attitude toward customers and represent Saronic professionally

  • Make a personal commitment and be accountable for HSE results, driving toward the achievement of defined goals

  • Maintain a supportive and productive work atmosphere through professional conduct and effective communication with internal and external customers, including vendors, coworkers, subordinates, and other supervisors

    Benefits:

    Medical Insurance: Comprehensive health insurance plans covering a range of services

    Saronic pays 100% of the premium for employees and 80% for dependents

    Dental and Vision Insurance: Coverage for routine dental check-ups, orthodontics, and vision care

    Saronic pays 100% of the premium under the basic plan for employees and 80% for dependents

    Time Off: Generous PTO and Holidays

    Parental Leave: Paid maternity and paternity leave to support new parents

    Competitive Salary: Industry-standard salaries with opportunities for performance-based bonuses

    Retirement Plan: 401(k) plan with company match

    Stock Options: Equity options to give employees a stake in the company’s success

    Life and Disability Insurance: Basic life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage

    Pet Insurance: Discounted pet insurance options including 24/7 Telehealth helpline

    Additional Perks: Free lunch benefit and unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office

    Saronic CCPA Notice for Candidates and California Employees

This role requires access to export-controlled information or items that require “U.S. Person” status. As defined by U.S. law, individuals who are any one of the following are considered to be a “U.S. Person”: (1) U.S. citizens, (2) legal permanent residents (a.k.a. green card holders), and (3) certain protected classes of asylees and refugees, as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

Saronic does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.

About Saronic

Saronic

Saronic is one of the fastest-growing defense technology companies focused on autonomous maritime systems for the U.S. military. Founded in 2022 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, the company builds intelligent Autonomous Surface Vessels (ASVs) designed to improve maritime surveillance, operational reach, and force protection in contested environments. Saronic is helping modernize naval operations through AI-powered unmanned vessels capable of supporting missions ranging from reconnaissance and logistics to distributed maritime operations.

For job seekers, Saronic offers opportunities to work on some of the most advanced technologies in maritime defense, including autonomy, robotics, AI, naval architecture, software engineering, manufacturing, and mission operations. The company hires across mechanical engineering, embedded systems, autonomy software, marine design, production, and field testing—making it especially attractive to engineers, veterans, maritime professionals, and builders who want hands-on ownership of mission-critical systems.

Unlike traditional shipbuilders or legacy defense contractors, Saronic operates with a startup-style engineering culture centered around speed, rapid prototyping, and real-world deployment. Employees work closely across hardware, software, and field operations to design, test, and scale autonomous vessels faster than traditional defense timelines, giving team members direct exposure to high-impact products supporting national security missions.

As the U.S. military increases investment in autonomous naval systems and maritime modernization, Saronic continues to grow rapidly through major funding rounds, Navy contracts, and manufacturing expansion. For professionals seeking a high-growth defense company at the intersection of AI, robotics, and naval technology, Saronic is quickly emerging as one of the most exciting employers in the defense innovation ecosystem.

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