Area Superintendent - Machining - D916

General Dynamics Corporation; North Kingstown, Northern (RI, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat in North Kingstown, RI seeks an Area Superintendent for Machining (D916) to lead the Columbia program operations and manage daily activities in a designated area, ensuring safety, quality, schedule adherence, and cost objectives while driving process improvements.

The role requires strong communication, team leadership, and a track record of supervising supervisors, coordinating with internal and external partners, and promoting a positive work environment at EB

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2+ years supervisory experience.
• 3+ years of relevant experience in shipbuilding, manufacturing, construction or relevant field(s).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a designated area for the Columbia program, directing daily activities to meet department goals.
• Maintain safety, quality and schedule objectives; drive corrective actions and process improvements.
• Coordinate with internal and external partners to ensure successful production and customer satisfaction.
• Promote employee development, training and a positive team environment; interface with HR to resolve issues.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Supervisory experience

Safety

Process improvement

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

MS Project

Job description

Responsibilities for this Position

Area Superintendent - Machining - D916

US-RI-North Kingstown

Job ID: 2026-20238

Type: Full-Time

# of Openings: 1

Category: Management

EB Quonset Point Facility

Overview

General Dynamics Electric Boat, the nation's premier designer and builder of nuclear submarines, is seeking an Area Superintendent to take part in building the most complex product in the world.

The Area Superintendent for department 916 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:

Management oversight of a designated area for the Columbia program. Manages and directs the daily activities of multiple operations to achieve department and facility goals and business objectives. Responsibilities include but are not limited to goal setting, measuring attainment to the goals and meeting department cost objectives. The applicant should have a proven track record in safety, maintaining quality, achieving schedules, initiating process improvements and be a good communicator. Pro-active in areas of safety and demonstrated ability to improve safety records. Ability to motivate and train first line supervision. Must demonstrate effective outfitting problem solving skills. Should promote employee development and training. Must be able to promote a positive team environment, as well as interact with all levels of management and the customer. Must be able to interface with Human Resources and resolve employee issues.

Products/Services : Those responsibilities directly associated with delivering products or services including but not limited to those related to manufacturing operations, customer interactions, or meeting operational performance standards.

• Coordinate with external customers and internal partners/stakeholders:
  • External customers include: USN, Groton and Newport News shipyards.
  • Internal partners/stakeholders include: Area Superintendents and Supervisors within own department; other Waterfront and Shop Area Superintendents and Supervisors; Support trades including rigging and staging, manpower and material planning, engineering and test, human resources and training, safety, quality, and facilities maintenance.
• Deliver quality products/services:
  • Products include: hull cylinders outfitted with tanks, propulsion and auxiliary machinery, piping, wiring and lighting, and special hull coatings.
  • Services include: hull modular fabrication and assembly; machinery, equipment and component installation; piping and wiring installation.
• Drive quality by monitoring the overall quality performance and applying corrective actions to address deficiencies.
• Achieve cost/schedule objectives by adjusting manpower, material, and equipment as per the allocated budget.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement efforts to support program goals.
• Request improvements to production facilities and equipment.
• Identify critical material needs for near‑term production events.

Process : Those responsibilities related to managing business processes of a general nature, such as safety, planning, programming, and budgeting for the department.

• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental programs within the workforce and workplace.
• Identify needs and provide input to department manager for the long‑term facility and capital plans.
• Manage risk impact to cost, schedule and objectives; establish mitigation strategies to meet performance objectives.
• Identify emergent resource needs, prioritize and negotiate for resources to meet immediate production requirements.
• Provide purchase requests and documentation to manager.
• Lead critique investigations; implement corrective actions.
• Review pass‑down information with pertinent Area Superintendents for pertinent issues and matters related to production facilities, equipment, and procedures.

People : Those responsibilities related to managing human capital and culture within the department or other areas of responsibility.

• Provide input on manpower needs to the department manager.
• Assist with succession planning and talent management within the department.
• Recruit internally, interview, and recommend best candidates for supervisory positions and when necessary, hourly employees.
• Improve workforce capabilities by identifying needed training and development; plan and execute training within the shop.
• Establish and communicate work expectations; assess overall workforce performance and productivity; positively motivate the workforce.
• Create an engaging workplace climate; reinforce desired workforce values and behaviors; continuously improve morale.
• Manage individual performance of supervisors; develop their technical and leadership skills.
• Consult with pertinent Area Superintendents for pertinent issues and matters related to their respective workforce and workplace climate.

Foundational Competencies of an Area Superintendent:

- Building Trust

- Communication

- Approachability

- Interpersonal Skills

- Listening

- Managing Priorities

- Accountability

- Decisiveness

- Production/Results

- Safety

- Problem Solving/Analysis

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

Responsibilities

• Must be able to promote a positive team environment
• Must have the ability to interact with all levels of management and the customer. Must have the ability to interface with Human Resources and to resolve employee issues
• Must possess strong communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail is a must
• Multi‑tasking/work prioritization
• Demonstrated leadership skills

Qualifications

Required:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• 2+ years of supervisory experience overseeing OSM
• 3+ years of relevant experience in shipbuilding, manufacturing, construction or relevant field(s)
• Must be available to work all shifts and extended hours as business needs dictate
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance through the department of defense

Preferred:

• 5 plus years of OSM experience
• 3+ years of supervisory/leadership experience at EB
• Experience in Modular Construction/outfitting Experience in multi‑trade disciplines in outfitting (pipe, electrical, structural, mechanical)
• Vocational, Technical and Community Colleges or Apprentice programs
• Computer skills including Microsoft Office, MS project, ATA, EWP
• FLG/BLG training/experience
• MDU graduated
• Military

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General Dynamics Electric Boat is a recognized leader in the design, construction and lifecycle support of submarines for the United States Navy.