Manager of Operations- Carpenters

General Dynamics Electric Boat•Groton, CT

About The Position

This Carpenter Manager of Operations is a unique, multifaceted role specifically focused on execution of the Columbia Class program for Groton Operations in parallel with leading hiring, training, developing and implementing strategies for growth in the Groton facility. This role will work in conjunction with the current VCS Operations Manager. The candidate will take the lead in developing strategies to mitigate the effects of significant growth and attrition in the department. The candidate will manage performance for the department’s safety, quality, cost, schedule, continuous improvement and employee communications for Columbia work. The candidate must possess a proven track record in these areas. Additional responsibilities include project management, controlling overhead and direct budgets/EAC and managing daily operations. The candidate must have effective problem-solving skills, be able to promote a positive team environment and be highly motivated with strong interpersonal skills. Must be fully cognizant of OSHA requirements relating to specific trades and is accountable for the enforcement of standards and shipyard safety practices. Must be able to interpret and implement all job requirements utilizing EB systems and procedures. The candidate will also support operations holistically. The candidate will perform operations surveillances to assess program health and effect positive change. Key Responsibilities of an Operations Manager: Product/ Services: Coordinate with external customers and internal partners/stakeholders Deliver quality products/services Achieve quality objectives; apply corrective actions to address deficiencies Achieve cost/schedule objectives; adjust manpower, material and equipment as needed Drive innovation and continuous improvement efforts to support program goals Identify production facilities and equipment needs; consult with facility maintenance Provide input to availability of production and non-production material; consult with material planners and facilities Process: Enforce/comply with safety and environmental programs; monitor trends and ensure compliance; consult with responsible departments Plan for risk identification and responsive mitigation strategies Meet established annual operation, overhead, and capital budgets; consult with program and finance managers People: Plan for Human Resource needs through succession planning and talent management; input to the recruiting and selection of new employees; consult with manpower planning and trade resource managers Improve workforce readiness through training and development. Improve workforce performance and productivity; establish and communicate expectations; positively motivate the workforce Monitor and improve workplace climate; reinforce desired workforce values behaviors; maintain morale Manage individual performance of General Foremen and Operations Supervisors; develop their technical and leadership skills Collaborate with HR to establish pay adjustments and take appropriate disciplinary actions Foundational Competencies of an Operations Manager: Building Trust Communication Safety Approachability Interpersonal Skills Judgment Production/Results Accountability Listening Managing Priorities

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
8+ years of trades/manufacturing or carpentery experience
4+ years of Supervisory/Management experience in an operations environment
Experience with succession planning and talent management; input to the recruiting and selection of new employees; collaboration with manpower and strategic plans
Experience interfacing with internal & external customers

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with blueprints, MRP, EWP Artemis and EVM
Computer skills including MS Office and Project
Proficiency with CLB business systems (Teamcenter, IWI, OWL)
Knowledge of Carpenter installed coatings systems
Coatings experience is not required yet is beneficial

Responsibilities

Coordinate with external customers and internal partners/stakeholders
Deliver quality products/services
Achieve quality objectives; apply corrective actions to address deficiencies
Achieve cost/schedule objectives; adjust manpower, material and equipment as needed
Drive innovation and continuous improvement efforts to support program goals
Identify production facilities and equipment needs; consult with facility maintenance
Provide input to availability of production and non-production material; consult with material planners and facilities
Enforce/comply with safety and environmental programs; monitor trends and ensure compliance; consult with responsible departments
Plan for risk identification and responsive mitigation strategies
Meet established annual operation, overhead, and capital budgets; consult with program and finance managers
Plan for Human Resource needs through succession planning and talent management; input to the recruiting and selection of new employees; consult with manpower planning and trade resource managers
Improve workforce readiness through training and development
Improve workforce performance and productivity; establish and communicate expectations; positively motivate the workforce
Monitor and improve workplace climate; reinforce desired workforce values behaviors; maintain morale
Manage individual performance of General Foremen and Operations Supervisors; develop their technical and leadership skills
Collaborate with HR to establish pay adjustments and take appropriate disciplinary actions