Operations Supervisor – Paint & Sound Dampening

Overview

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.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

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

Benefits and Perks:

Employee Training and Development

Paid vacation, plus 10 paid holidays each year

Full Medical and Dental

Vision Plan and Optical Shop

Employee Pharmacy

Life Insurance

Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts for health and care giving

HSA with company seed and match program

Generous Stock Savings and Investment Plan (401K)

Athletic Club and Fitness Center

Discounts to local and national vendors

Relocation Assistance for those that qualify

This position is located at the Quonset Point facility in North Kingstown, RI

Qualifications

Required

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 of combined, relevant, high-volume and leadership experience

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

Preferred:

3+ years of paint, sound dampening and/or blast experience

Vocational/College/Technical school

Relevant education or training

MDU training

Navy/military

Skills

Strong organizational, presentation and communication skills

Ability to interact with various levels of employees in the organization

Demonstrated leadership skills

Attention to detail

Physical Qualifications
Climbing, Color Vision, Crawling, Kneeling, Light Lifting, Medium Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Stooping, Twisting

Environmental Attributes
Acids or Alkalis, Cold, Dry, Dusty, Fumes, Hot, Inside, Noise, Oily