Area Superintendent - D916

General Dynamics Electric Boat•North Kingstown, RI

17h

About The Position

General Dynamics Electric Boat is seeking an Area Superintendent for Department 916, supporting the Columbia program at its Quonset Point facility in North Kingstown, Rhode Island. The position provides management oversight of a designated area and directs the daily activities of multiple operations to achieve department and facility goals, business objectives, and cost targets. The superintendent is expected to maintain a strong focus on safety, quality, schedule performance, process improvement, communication, employee development, and effective outfitting problem solving. The role coordinates with external customers, including the U.S. Navy and the Groton and Newport News shipyards, and with internal partners across waterfront and shop operations and support functions. Work supports delivery of outfitted hull cylinders and services including modular hull fabrication and assembly, machinery and component installation, and piping and wiring installation. The superintendent monitors quality, applies corrective actions, adjusts resources to meet cost and schedule objectives, identifies material and facility needs, and drives innovation and continuous improvement. The position also oversees safety and environmental compliance, production risks, resource needs, purchase requests, critique investigations, and production pass-down matters. It contributes to manpower planning, succession and talent management, recruiting, training, performance management, workforce motivation, and a positive workplace climate. The Area Superintendent must be available to work all shifts and extended hours as business needs dictate.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 2 years of supervisory experience in operations or a relevant field.
At least 3 years of relevant experience in shipbuilding, manufacturing, construction, or related fields.
Availability to work all shifts and extended hours as business needs dictate.
Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance through the Department of Defense.
Ability to promote a positive team environment and interact with all levels of management and customers.
Ability to interface with Human Resources and resolve employee issues.
Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Attention to detail.
Ability to multitask and prioritize work.
Demonstrated leadership skills.

Nice To Haves

At least 5 years of trade experience.
Experience with vertical outfitting in welding and fitting.
At least 3 years of supervisory or leadership experience at Electric Boat.
Experience in modular construction or outfitting.
Experience in multiple trade disciplines.
Vocational, technical, or community college education, or completion of an apprentice program.
Computer skills, including Microsoft Office, MS Project, ATA, and EWP.
FLG/BLG training or experience.
MDU graduate.
Military experience.

Responsibilities

Manage a designated area for the Columbia program and direct daily activities across multiple operations to achieve department and facility goals and business objectives.
Set goals, measure attainment, and meet department cost objectives.
Promote safety, maintain quality, achieve schedules, and initiate process improvements.
Motivate and train first-line supervision; promote employee development and training.
Solve outfitting problems and foster a positive team environment while interacting with management and customers.
Interface with Human Resources and resolve employee issues.
Coordinate with external customers, including the U.S. Navy and the Groton and Newport News shipyards, and with internal partners and stakeholders.
Monitor overall quality performance and apply corrective actions to address deficiencies.
Adjust manpower, material, and equipment in accordance with allocated budgets to achieve cost and schedule objectives.
Drive innovation and continuous improvement in support of program goals.
Request improvements to production facilities and equipment and identify critical material needs for near-term production events.
Ensure workforce and workplace compliance with safety and environmental programs.
Identify needs and provide input to the department manager for long-term facility and capital plans.
Manage risks to cost, schedule, and objectives and establish mitigation strategies.
Identify emergent resource needs, prioritize and negotiate for resources, and provide purchase requests and documentation to the manager.
Lead critique investigations and implement corrective actions.
Review production pass-down information with relevant Area Superintendents concerning facilities, equipment, and procedures.
Provide input on manpower needs and assist with succession planning and talent management.
Recruit internally, interview, and recommend candidates for supervisory positions and, when necessary, hourly positions.
Identify workforce training and development needs and plan and execute shop training.
Establish and communicate work expectations; assess workforce performance and productivity; and motivate employees.
Create an engaging workplace climate, reinforce desired values and behaviors, and improve morale.
Manage supervisors' individual performance and develop their technical and leadership skills.
Consult with relevant Area Superintendents about workforce and workplace-climate matters.