Operations Supervisor - Hanger Shop

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 - Hanger Shop 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, utilizing the OWL system, to hourly employees such that safety, quality, schedule and cost objectives are met
• Must have the ability to set, assign and measure daily production goals, instruct, mentor, motivate and hold crew members accountable as required
• 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
• Implement process improvement projects and review production methods and capabilities
• Optimize efforts to meet objectives related to costs, scheduling, training, safety, and quality
• 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

Benefits and Perks:

• 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 is a SECOND SHIFT position located at the Quonset Point facility in North Kingstown, RI

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 3 years of experience in hanger fabrication, manufacturing, shipfitting and/or construction
• Able and 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:

• 3+ years of supervisory/leadership experience in Operations or relevant field
• 5+ years of experience in hanger fabrication, manufacturing, shipfitting and/or construction
• Vocational/College/Technical school
• Relevant education or training
• MDU training
• Navy/military

• Good organizational, presentation and communication skills
• Ability to interact with various levels of employees in the organization
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Attention to detail