Program Supervisor

General Dynamics Electric Boat • Groton, CT

40d

About The Position

General Dynamics Electric Boat, the nation’s premier designer and builder of nuclear submarines, is seeking Supervisors to take part in building the most complex product in the world. The Program Supervisor – Columbia Program must possess an energetic and positive attitude and be willing to change and develop as requirements of assigned tasks dictate. Responsibilities include: Monitor daily assignments and overall coordination of Columbia program employees to ensure maximum performance, efficiency and quality of functions Monitor operations teams’ ability to effectively organize and assign work to hourly employees such that safety, quality, schedule and cost objectives are met Monitor operations’ ability to set, assign and measure daily production goals, instruct, mentor, motivate and hold crew members accountable as required 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 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

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 10+ years of Navy experience
• Possess strong PC skills including proficiency with the MS Word and Excel
• Available to work all shifts, including extended hours, weekends or holidays as business needs dictate
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance through the Department of Defense
• Good 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 supervisory/management experience in a relevant field
• Vocational, Technical and Community Colleges or Apprentice programs
• 20+ years of Navy experience

Responsibilities

• Monitor daily assignments and overall coordination of Columbia program employees to ensure maximum performance, efficiency and quality of functions
• Monitor operations teams’ ability to effectively organize and assign work to hourly employees such that safety, quality, schedule and cost objectives are met
• Monitor operations’ ability to set, assign and measure daily production goals, instruct, mentor, motivate and hold crew members accountable as required
• 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
• 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

What This Job Offers

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