Operations Supervisor - Carpenters

General Dynamics Electric Boat; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat in Groton, CT is seeking an Operations Supervisor for Carpenters. The role leads a crew on overhaul, repair, or new construction projects and emphasizes safety, quality, and schedule adherence at the EB Groton Shipyard.

You will set daily production goals, provide technical direction, and mentor teams across 1st-3rd shifts, ensuring performance targets are met while maintaining a positive work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of operations/trades/shipyard experience.
• Ability to work all shifts.
• Proven leadership capabilities in a high-volume, production environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead a crew of carpenters on Overhaul/Repair or New Construction contracts; manage safety, quality, cost and schedule.
• Set daily production goals, provide technical guidance, mentor staff and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Blueprint reading

Team coordination

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

EWP

SWSS

7G

ATA

Microsoft Office

Job description

Operations Supervisor - Carpenters

Location: US-CT-Groton

Seat Location: EB Groton Shipyard

Trade: Management

Shift: 1st, 2nd, 3rd

Security Clearance Required: Secret

Overview

The successful candidate will provide technical assistance and overall direction to a team of hourly Carpenters. Core to this position is the successful performance of the team's Safety, Quality, Cost, Schedule and Continuous Improvement. Effective communication, leadership, creating a positive team environment with employees and peers is key to success for the selected candidate.

This position of Operations Supervisor provides a platform to gain a working knowledge of various manufacturing environments and their relationships with other parts of Electric Boats' business. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced tradesperson to advance into a career-building leadership position and gain invaluable experience to support their career development.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing a crew of carpenters on Overhaul/Repair or New Construction Contracts.
• Must have the ability to set, assign and measure daily production goals, provide technical expertise, instruct, mentor, and motivate the crew. Support department goals for safety, quality, cost, schedule and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

Required

• High School Diploma or GED
• At least 3 years of operations/trades/shipyard experience
• Must be able to work all shifts
• Must meet one of the following:
• Minimum of 1 year related Electric Boat experience
• Minimum of 3 year combined relevant experience and leadership experience in a high-volume setting
• Minimum of 1 year EB experience and an Engineering degree in a related field

Preferred

• 2+ years of related carpentry experience
• Apprenticeship Program, or Technical School
• Previous management or supervisory experience
• EB OJT / WL experience Knowledge of Electric Boat Operating System (EBOS/OWL)

Skills

• Good organizational and communication skills
• Ability to interact with various levels of employees in the organization
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, policies and procedures
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Proficient with EWP, SWSS, 7G, ATA, Microsoft office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and other EBC production computerized systems desired
• Ability to adapt to challenges while remaining calm in a constantly changing working environment, all while remaining compliant to technical and procedural constrains
• Safety, Communication, Building Trust, Directing Others, Managing Priorities, Listening, Production/Results, Perseverance, Technical Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Managing & Measuring Work, Stress Tolerance

Physical Qualifications

• Climbing
• Color Vision
• Crawling
• Heavy Lifting
• Kneeling
• Light Lifting
• Medium Lifting
• Pulling
• Pushing
• Reaching
• Stooping
• Twisting

Environmental Attributes

• Acids or Alkalis
• Cold
• Dry
• Dusty
• Fumes
• Hot
• Inside
• Noise
• Oily
• Outside
• Wet