Operations Supervisor - Carpenters

General Dynamics Electric Boat; New London (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat is seeking an Operations Supervisor to lead a team of hourly carpenters in Overhaul/Repair or New Construction contracts. The role requires directing daily production, mentoring staff, and ensuring safety, quality, cost, and schedule adherence within a dynamic shipyard environment.

This position offers a leadership pathway for experienced tradespeople to advance and build a career within Electric Boat, gaining exposure to multiple manufacturing environments and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 3+ years of operations/trades/shipyard experience.
• Must be able to work all shifts.
• Must meet one of: 1 year Electric Boat experience; 3 years combined leadership in high-volume setting; EB experience with related engineering degree.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a crew of carpenters on Overhaul/Repair or New Construction contracts.
• Set and measure daily production goals, provide technical expertise, mentor and motivate the crew.
• Support department goals for safety, quality, cost, schedule and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Blueprint reading

Safety awareness

Team supervision

Microsoft Office

Shift flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Apprenticeship Program or Technical School

Tools

EBOS/OWL

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

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.

Required

Qualifications

• 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