About the role
Overview
General Dynamics Electric Boat, the nation's premier designer and builder of nuclear submarines, is seeking Operations Supervisors to take part in building the most complex product in the world.
The Operations Supervisor - Pipe must possess an energetic and positive attitude and be willing to change and develop as requirements of assigned tasks dictate.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Daily assignments and overall coordination of employees to ensure maximum performance, efficiency and quality of functions
- Ability to effectively organize and assign work to hourly employees such that safety, quality, schedule and cost objectives are met
- Ability to set, assign and measure daily production goals, instruct, mentor, motivate and hold crew members accountable as required
- Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations, reduce work order span times, streamline work processes and work cooperatively with other multi-trade Supervisors on the team to provide first time quality on time
- Implement process improvement projects and review production methods and capabilities
- Optimize efforts to meet objectives related to costs, scheduling, training, safety, and quality
- Possess knowledge of safe work practices; ability to comprehend and follow or issue verbal and /or written instructions; willing to work as necessary to support production needs
- Able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with subordinates and supervisors
Benefits and Perks
Paid vacation, plus 10 paid holidays each year
Full Medical and Dental
Vision Plan and Optical Shop
Employee Pharmacy
Life Insurance
Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts for health and care giving
HSA with company seed and match program
Generous Stock Savings and Investment Plan (401K)
Athletic Club and Fitness Center
- Discounts to local and national vendors
- Relocation Assistance for those that qualify
- This is a SECOND SHIFT position located at the Quonset Point facility in North Kingstown, RI
Qualifications
Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Must meet one of the following criteria:
- 1+ year of related experience at Electric Boat
- 1+ year of Electric Boat experience combined with a related Engineering degree
- 3+ years of combined, relevant, high-volume and leadership experience
- Able and available to work all assigned shifts and extended hours, as business needs dictate
- Possess strong PC skills including proficiency with MS Word and Excel
- Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance through the Department of Defense
Preferred
3+ years of pipe trade experience
Proficiency in blueprint and drawing interpretation
Vocational/College/Technical school or Apprentice Programs
Relevant education or training
Previous EB experience
MDU training
Relevant Navy/military experience
Skills
- Strong organizational, presentation and communication skills
- Ability to interact with various levels of employees in the organization
Demonstrated leadership skills
Attention to detail
Physical Qualifications
- Climbing, Color Vision, Crawling, Kneeling, Light Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Stooping, Twisting
- Environmental Attributes Cold, Dry, Dusty, Fumes, Hot, Inside, Noise