Operations Supervisor - Hanger Shop

General Dynamics Electric Boat•North Kingstown, RI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

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 – Hanger Shop must possess an energetic and positive attitude and be willing to change and develop as requirements of assigned tasks dictate.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum 3 years of experience in hanger fabrication, manufacturing, shipfitting and/or construction
Able and available to work all assigned shifts and extended hours, as business needs dictate
Proficiency in blueprint and drawing interpretation
Possess strong PC skills including proficiency with MS Word and Excel
Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance through the Department of Defense

Nice To Haves

3+ years of supervisory/leadership experience in Operations or relevant field
5+ years of experience in hanger fabrication, manufacturing, shipfitting and/or construction
Vocational/College/Technical school
Relevant education or training
MDU training
Navy/military Skills
Good organizational, presentation and communication skills
Ability to interact with various levels of employees in the organization
Demonstrated leadership skills
Attention to detail

Responsibilities

Responsible for daily assignments and overall coordination of employees to ensure maximum performance, efficiency and quality of functions
Ability to effectively organize and assign work, utilizing the OWL system, to hourly employees such that safety, quality, schedule and cost objectives are met
Must have the ability to set, assign and measure daily production goals, instruct, mentor, motivate and hold crew members accountable as required
Must 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
Must have 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
Must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with subordinates and supervisors