What is a shipyard supervisor and how to become one

Key steps to become a shipyard supervisor

1. Explore shipyard supervisor education requirements

   Most common shipyard supervisor degrees

   Bachelor's

   60.0 %

   High School Diploma

   30.0 %

   Associate

   10.0 %

2. Start to develop specific shipyard supervisor skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Shipyard	100.00%

3. Complete relevant shipyard supervisor training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 3-6 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New shipyard supervisors learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a shipyard supervisor based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real shipyard supervisor resumes.

4. Research shipyard supervisor duties and responsibilities

   • Verify and track goods base upon shipment documents and destinations utilizing GPS tracking systems.
   • Implement and maintain all reports and records necessary to comply with the vessels HACCP plan.
   • Pull tugboats and shrimp boats out of water to shipyard, block up for paint and repairs.
   • Approve employee time cards prior to payroll processing; schedule vacations for laboratory technicians while maintaining daily laboratory operations.

5. Apply for shipyard supervisor jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a shipyard supervisor job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams