Operations Supervisor - Pipe - D916

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 for Pipe 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 the following:

• Responsible for 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
• Must 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
• Must have 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
• Must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with subordinates and supervisors
• Must have the ability to set, assign and measure daily production goals, instruct, mentor, motivate and hold crew members accountable as required

 

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:
• 1+ years related Electric Boat experience
• 1 year Electric Boat experience combined with a related Engineering degree
• 3 years combined relevant experience and leadership experience in a high-volume setting
• Must be available to work all assigned shifts and extended hours, as business needs dictate
• Proficiency in blueprint and drawing interpretation
• Possess strong PC skills including proficiency with MS Word and Excel
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance through the Department of Defense

Preferred:

• Supervisory/leadership experience
• Vocational, Technical and Community Colleges or Apprentice programs
• Relevant education or training
• 3+ years pipe trade experience
• Previous EB experience 
• MDU training

Skills

• Good 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, Crawling, Kneeling, Light Lifting, Medium Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Stooping, Twisting

Environmental Attributes

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