Operations Supervisor – Paint & Sound Dampening (D915)

General Dynamics Electric Boat•North Kingstown, RI

2d•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 – Paint & Sound Dampening 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
Must meet one of the following criteria: 1+ year of related experience at Electric Boat
1+ year of Electric Boat experience combined with a related Engineering degree
3 + years combined relevant experience and leadership experience in a high-volume setting
Able and available to work all shifts, including extended hours, weekends or holidays, as business needs dictate
Possess strong PC skills including proficiency with the MS Word and Excel
Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance through the Department of Defense
Strong organizational, presentation and communication skills
Ability to interact with various levels of employees in the organization
Demonstrated leadership skills
Attention to detail

Nice To Haves

3+ years of paint, sound dampening and/or blast experience
Proficient in blueprint and drawing interpretation
Vocational/College/Technical school
Relevant education or training
Previous EB experience
MDU training
Navy/military

Responsibilities

Daily assignments and overall coordination of employees performing blasting, painting, sound dampening and application of special hull coatings to ensure maximum performance, efficiency and quality of functions
Ability to effectively organize and assign work to hourly employees such that safety, quality, schedule and cost objectives are met
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
Possess 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
Able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with subordinates and supervisors.
Ability to set, assign, and measure daily production goals, instruct, mentor, motivate crew and hold crew members accountable as required