Operations Supervisor – Pipe

General Dynamics Electric Boat • North Kingstown, RI

8d • Onsite

About The Position

General Dynamics Electric Boat, the nation's premier designer and builder of nuclear submarines, is seeking an Operations Supervisor – Pipe to help build submarines. The supervisor should bring an energetic, positive attitude and be willing to adapt and develop as assigned task requirements change. This position is located at the Quonset Point facility in North Kingstown, Rhode Island.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Meet one of the following experience criteria: at least 1 year of related experience at Electric Boat; at least 1 year of Electric Boat experience combined with a related engineering degree; or at least 3 years of combined relevant experience and leadership experience in a high-volume setting.
• Be able and available to work all assigned shifts and extended hours as business needs dictate.
• Strong PC skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense security clearance.
• Strong organizational, presentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to interact with employees at various levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

• Three or more years of pipe trade experience.
• Proficiency in blueprint and drawing interpretation.
• Vocational, college, or technical school education, or participation in an apprentice program.
• Relevant education or training.
• Previous Electric Boat experience.
• MDU training.
• Relevant Navy or military experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate employees’ daily assignments and overall work to maximize performance, efficiency, and quality.
• Organize and assign work to hourly employees to meet safety, quality, schedule, and cost objectives.
• Set, assign, and measure daily production goals; instruct, mentor, and motivate crew members; and hold them accountable as needed.
• Continuously improve operations, reduce work-order span times, streamline work processes, and collaborate with other multi-trade supervisors to deliver first-time quality on time.
• Implement process-improvement projects and review production methods and capabilities.
• Optimize efforts to meet cost, scheduling, training, safety, and quality objectives.
• Apply knowledge of safe work practices; understand and follow or issue verbal and written instructions; and work as necessary to support production needs.
• Communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with subordinates and supervisors.

Benefits

• Paid vacation and 10 paid holidays each year.
• Full medical and dental coverage.
• Vision plan and optical shop.
• Employee pharmacy.
• Life insurance.
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts for health and caregiving.
• HSA with company seed and match program.
• Stock savings and investment plan (401(k)).
• Athletic club and fitness center.
• Discounts to local and national vendors.
• Relocation assistance for those who qualify.

What This Job Offers

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