Operations Supervisor - Rigging

General Dynamics Electric Boat • North Kingstown, RI

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Operations Supervisor for Rigging supervises the daily activities of 10–15 Department 920 riggers. Department 920 plans, schedules, coordinates, and performs lifting and handling activities supporting the manufacture, assembly, outfitting, and testing of submarine structures and components, with a focus on safety, quality, cost, schedule, and continuous improvement. Department personnel operate facility bridge, gantry, mobile, crawler, and cantilever cranes, as well as transporters, a transfer car system, Traksporter, and air pallets.

The supervisor attends the Plan of the Day to help prioritize workload, assign and execute work, and meet company goals. They assess task risks before assignment under ODD-027 and oversee lifting and handling work, providing technical guidance. The role also supports planning, scheduling, training, safety performance, equipment inspection and maintenance, process improvement, construction methods and sequencing, and review of lifting and handling drawings. The position is based at the Quonset Point facility in North Kingstown, Rhode Island. Occasional travel may be required, and the supervisor may oversee other support trades, such as stage builders.

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, high-volume experience and leadership.
• Available to work all three shifts.
• Proficient with lifting and handling policies, procedures, and drawings.
• Knowledge of basic safe work practices and ability to comprehend, follow, and issue verbal and/or written instructions.
• Available to work extended hours to support production schedules, including weekends, holidays, and plant shutdowns, as business needs dictate.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in shipbuilding.
• Experience in lifting and handling.
• Two years of lifting and handling experience in a construction or manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of ship systems and procedures pertaining to submarine construction.
• Supervisory experience.
• Military experience.
• Education or training through vocational, technical, or community colleges or apprentice programs.
• MDU graduate.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the daily activities of 10–15 Department 920 riggers.
• Attend the Plan of the Day to help prioritize daily workload, assign work, and execute it to meet company goals.
• Perform risk assessments for tasks before work assignment in accordance with ODD-027.
• Oversee lifting and handling activities and provide technical guidance during execution.
• Ensure first-time quality and compliance with Navy Crane Center standards, the EB Safety Manual, lifting and handling policies and procedures, and engineered drawings.
• Conduct regular safety, forklift, and lifting and handling surveillances, and assist middle management with corrective actions to minimize negative trends.
• Minimize department training delinquency and no-show rates to meet company goals.
• Capture EBos delays and assist middle management with corrective actions to control cost.
• Complete Near Miss Reports and lower-level crane and rigging accident reports for areas of responsibility.
• Provide mentoring and counseling to subordinates who do not follow directions, policies, or procedures.
• Develop and mentor subordinates capable of acting as substitute supervisors.
• Motivate, mentor, and develop subordinates to support business goals and needs.
• Drive team performance to meet business demands, including required overtime and extended hours when dictated by business needs.
• Assist the D920 Area Superintendent with planning, scheduling, training, safety performance, equipment inspection and maintenance, process improvement projects, construction methods and sequencing, and review of lifting and handling drawings.
• Supervise other support trades, such as stage builders, where required.

Benefits

• Paid vacation and 10 paid holidays each year.
• Full medical and dental coverage.
• Vision plan and optical shop.
• Employee pharmacy.
• Life insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts for health and caregiving.
• HSA with company seed and match program.
• Stock Savings and Investment Plan (401K).
• 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