Operations Supervisor - Maintenance (2nd Shift)

General Dynamics Electric Boat•North Kingstown, RI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Operations Supervisor ensures the availability, reliability, and performance of production equipment and systems at Electric Boat’s Quonset Point facility in North Kingstown, Rhode Island. The role provides technical direction for maintenance and repair of CNC machines, welding equipment, and other production systems, while leading hourly employees to meet safety, quality, schedule, and cost objectives. This is a hands-on leadership role involving maintenance operations, preventive maintenance, facilities and asset upkeep, vendor and project coordination, employee development, and continuous improvement. The position is assigned to second shift, but the supervisor must be available to work all shifts, extended hours, and weekends as business needs dictate. A Department of Defense security clearance must be obtained and maintained.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum of 5 years of industrial maintenance experience.
Availability to work all shifts, including extended hours and weekends, as business needs dictate.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense security clearance.
Experience running projects.
Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office, CMMS databases, and other on-site systems.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and meet organizational goals.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Customer-focused approach.

Nice To Haves

Vocational, college, or technical school education.
Previous supervisory experience.
Trade license, such as electrical or HVAC/refrigeration.
Experience with reliability and predictive maintenance practices.
CMMS experience in asset management and work order execution.
Vocational, technical, or community college education or completion of an apprenticeship program.
Prior military experience.

Responsibilities

Maintain a safe working environment and provide technical guidance and support for daily operations.
Complete scheduled preventive maintenance and maintain facility assets, buildings, and grounds.
Oversee compliance with Electric Boat and D962 policies and procedures, including SDDs, MDDs, and departmental instructions.
Assist Facilities Management with planning, scheduling, training, safety, performance monitoring, and equipment inspection.
Continuously improve operations, reduce turnaround times, streamline work processes, and provide quality customer service in cooperation with others.
Train employees, monitor their development, and use development information to support cross-training and customer support.
Remain available during work and, as expected by upper management, after hours; maintain appropriate systems and personnel coverage during absences.
Foster a culture of questioning and self-criticism to support customer service.
Oversee on-site vendors, including scheduling, planning, and coordinating work; maintain vendor purchase orders for funding and period of performance.
Use the Oracle system to procure parts and plan projects in a timely manner.
Ensure bills are processed accurately and on time.
Hold monthly metrics meetings to discuss manpower and current and future projects, and establish clear objectives.
Identify employees’ strengths and weaknesses, create development opportunities, set measurable goals, and use systems to monitor progress.
Run projects.
Work all shifts, including extended hours and weekends, as business needs dictate.
Obtain and maintain a Department of Defense security clearance.