Dispatcher - Transportation Logistics Planner

General Dynamics Electric Boat•North Kingstown, RI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

General Dynamics Electric Boat, the nation's premier designer and builder in nuclear submarines, is seeking a Transportation Logistics Planner to join our Material Control team. Material Control maintains warehouse and buffer storage for all Submarine Programs. The Transportation Logistics Planner will need to exercise problem recognition and resolution skills, provide support for all transportation activities between QP departments to include Major and Complex moves, and will be required to interface with various levels of management and shipyard personnel in order to ensure work completion. The Transportation Logistics Planner is also responsible for the QP Forklift safety program to include the Forklift Accident Prevention Team. This position is located at the Quonset Point facility in North Kingstown, RI location.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
A minimum of 3 years of demonstrated transportation experience
Must possess a valid Class A driver’s license
Must obtain a Hazmat DOT certification within 3 months of being hired for a hazmat hauler
Must obtain hazmat shipper certification (DOT 49 CFR)
Must possess a valid DOT medical card
Must be able to work all shifts and in all types of weather conditions
Thorough understanding of DOT guidelines and requirements
Over the road hauling specifically flatbed experience
Must possess experience and knowledge of computer systems to include Microsoft Office suite as well as mobile computing (tablet) experience and demonstrate this knowledge at the time of interview

Nice To Haves

Associates degree or higher
Prior shipping and receiving experience
Leadership experience
Military/Navy experience
Shipyard experience
Organizational, interpersonal skills and ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment
Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and quick decision making
Leadership skills
Detail oriented and organized
Commitment towards SAFETY being their # 1 priority

Responsibilities

Transportation dispatch for all material moves within Quonset Facility and Coordinate with Groton Transportation for moves between facilities
Must attend all major move meetings and coordinate assistance needed by rigging to support the trades
Responsible for monitoring the miles and hours of all trucks for tax reporting through Groton as well as registrations and renewals
Must possess experience and background knowledge pertaining to securing material in accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations
Must possess a detailed understanding of loading and rigging practices for establishing proper loads working with cranes as well as large capacity forklifts
This position may require work to be performed outside at various times of the day and in any weather condition
Commitment towards safety and must be able to handle/lift heavy items within safety guidelines utilizing the Transportation resources available
Compliance with safety, quality, environmental, cost, schedule, and process improvement initiatives are mandatory
Consistent communication with 1st shift transportation team to ensure seamless transition of shifts
Interdepartmental communication via phone/email to ensure timely delivery of materials