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Corrosion Control Production Manager (Job ID: 4393)

Valkyrie Enterprises Inc.

paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)

United States, California, San Diego

Jul 15, 2026

Position:
Corrosion Control Production Manager (Job ID: 4393)

Location:

San Diego, CA

Remote Status: On-Site

Job Id:
4393

# of Openings:
1

Corrosion Control Production Manager

Purpose:

Valkyrie Enterprises has a need for a Corrosion Control Production Manager 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.
Located in San Diego, CA

Job Description:

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.

Qualifications:

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.

Desired Qualifications:

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.

Security Requirements:

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.

Travel Requirements:

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)

Physical Requirements:

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.

Valkyrie strictly adheres to a policy of equal employment opportunity. This policy is based on Valkyrie's commitment to hire and retain qualified employees consistent with position requirements; and to seek, employ, promote, and treat all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental disability, age, military status or protected veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition, genetic information or sexual orientation or other protected characteristics.

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).

Pay Range: $135,000 - $145,000 per year

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