About this role
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 & Dry Neutron Shielding must possess an energetic and positive attitude and be willing to change and develop as requirements of assigned tasks dictate.
Responsibilities include:
- Daily assignments and overall coordination of employees performing modular painting, sound damping, lead, anti-sweat, stud shooting, smoke barrier and poly shielding installations
- 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 is position is located at the Quonset Point facility in North Kingstown, RI
Qualifications
Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 3+ years of paint/sound dampening and dry neutron shielding 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 supervisory/leadership experience in a relevant field
- 5+ years of paint/sound dampening and dry neutron sheilding experience
- Vocational/College/Technical school
- Relevant education or training
- MDU training
- Navy/military
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, Color Vision, Crawling, Kneeling, Light Lifting, Medium Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Stooping, TwistingEnvironmental Attributes
Acids or Alkalis, Cold, Dry, Dusty, Fumes, Hot, Inside, Noise, OilyOther facts
About General Dynamics Electric Boat
General Dynamics Electric Boat is a business unit of General Dynamics with headquarters in Groton, CT. The world’s first and finest submarine builder, Electric Boat was established in 1899 to complete the U.S. Navy’s first modern commissioned submarine, USS Holland. Designed and built by Electric Boat, USS Nautilus, the world’s first nuclear-powered submarine, was launched in 1954. Electric Boat has designed and delivered 17 of the U.S. Navy’s 20 classes of nuclear submarines. Now in its second centennial of submarine building, EB is the design yard and prime contractor for the Virginia-class submarine program, currently in production. EB is also designing and developing the Columbia-class ballistic-missile submarine which will replace the current Ohio class beginning in 2027.
What you'll do
- The Operations Supervisor is responsible for daily assignments and coordination of employees in various tasks related to painting and sound dampening. They must ensure safety, quality, schedule, and cost objectives are met while continuously improving operations.
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