Operations Supervisor - Sheetmetal (D902)

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 - Sheetmetal 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 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

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

This position supports SECOND SHIFT or a THREE-DAY, 12-HOUR WORK SCHEDULE in the Quonset Point facility in North Kingstown, RI.

Qualifications

Required:

High school diploma or equivalent

Must meet one of the following criteria:

Minimum of 1 year related experience at Electric Boat

Minimum of 1 year Electric Boat experience combined with a related Engineering degree

Minimum of 3 years combined, relevant, high-volume and leadership experience

Experience with using both ATA and ERS

Available to work all shifts, including extended hours, weekends, alternate work schedules or holidays, as business needs dictate

Ability to travel to support offload vendors

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:

Minimum of 3 years sheet metal or shipfitter trade experience

Experience in both D902 and an outfitting department

Proficiency in blueprint and drawing interpretation

Vocational, Technical and Community Colleges or Apprentice programs

Relevant education or training

Working Leader or substitute supervisor

MDU

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, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Stooping, Twisting

Environmental Attributes
Cold, Dry, Dusty, Fumes, Hot, Inside, Noise, Oily