Operations Supervisor - Carpenters

General Dynamics Electric Boat • Groton, CT

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The successful candidate will provide technical assistance and overall direction to a team of hourly Carpenters. Core to this position is the successful performance of the team’s Safety, Quality, Cost, Schedule and Continuous Improvement. Effective communication, leadership, creating a positive team environment with employees and peers is key to success for the selected candidate. This position of Operations Supervisor provides a platform to gain a working knowledge of various manufacturing environments and their relationships with other parts of Electric Boats’ business. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced tradesperson to advance into a career-building leadership position and gain invaluable experience to support their career development.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• At least 3 years of operations/trades/shipyard experience
• Must be able to work all shifts
• Minimum of 1 year related Electric Boat experience
• Minimum of 3 year combined relevant experience and leadership experience in a high-volume setting
• Minimum of 1 year EB experience and an Engineering degree in a related field
• Good organizational and communication skills
• Ability to interact with various levels of employees in the organization
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, policies and procedures
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Ability to adapt to challenges while remaining calm in a constantly changing working environment, all while remaining compliant to technical and procedural constrains

Nice To Haves

• 2+ years of related carpentry experience
• Apprenticeship Program, or Technical School
• Previous management or supervisory experience
• EB OJT / WL experience Knowledge of Electric Boat Operating System (EBOS/OWL)
• Proficient with EWP, SWSS, 7G, ATA, Microsoft office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and other EBC production computerized systems desired

Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing a crew of carpenters on Overhaul/Repair or New Construction Contracts.
• Must have the ability to set, assign and measure daily production goals, provide technical expertise, instruct, mentor, and motivate the crew.
• Support department goals for safety, quality, cost, schedule and continuous improvement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED