Operations Supervisor - OSM

General Dynamics Electric Boat; North Kingstown, Northern (RI, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Full medical and dental

Vision plan

Life Insurance

401K

Relocation assistance

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat in North Kingstown, RI is seeking an Operations Supervisor to lead daily production activities on the Quonset Point site. You will coordinate a team of hourly workers, drive safety, quality, and efficiency, and guide welding-related processes including SWSS and loading wire procedures.

This role requires strong leadership, organizational and communication skills, and the ability to obtain a DoD security clearance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year related Electric Boat experience or 1 year EB + related Engineering degree or 3 years combined leadership experience.
• Knowledge of re-entry controls/processing and SWSS and loading wire procedures.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily assignments to ensure safety, efficiency and quality.
• Organize and assign work to hourly employees to meet objectives and cost targets.
• Set and measure daily production goals, mentor and motivate crew members.
• Lead process improvements and reduce cycle times to achieve first-time quality.
• Communicate effectively with subordinates and supervisors.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Team coordination

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma

Engineering degree

Vocational/Technical training

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Job description

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.

TheOperations Supervisor - OSM 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:

• Daily assignments and overall coordination of employees to ensure maximum performance, efficiency and quality of functions
• Ability to effectively organize and assign work to hourly employees such that safety, quality, schedule and cost objectives are met
• Ability to set, assign and measure daily production goals, instruct, mentor, motivate and hold crew members accountable as required
• 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, with particular attention to structural welding processes including SWSS and loading wire standards
• Well-versed in re-entry controls/processing and working in accordance with ripouts
• Implement process improvement projects and review production methods and capabilities
• Optimize efforts to meet objectives related to costs, scheduling, training, safety, and quality
• 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

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

Qualifications

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must meet one of the following criteria:
  • Minimum of 1 year related experience at Electric Boat
  • Minimum of 1 year Electric Boat experience combined with a related Engineering degree
  • Minimum of 3 years combined, relevant, high-volume and leadership experience
• Working knowledge of re-entry controls/processing and working in accordance with ripouts
• Working knowledge of SWSS and loading wire procedures
• Able and available to work all assigned shifts and extended hours, as business needs dictate
• 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:

• Minimum of 3 years machining, mechanical or millwright experience
• Proficiency in blueprint and drawing interpretation
• Vocational/College/Technical school or Apprentice Programs
• Relevant education or trainingPrevious EB experience
• MDU training
• Relevant Navy/military experience

Skills

• Strong organizational, presentation and communication skills
• Ability to interact with various levels of employees in the organization, including providing technical guidance to structural welders on SWSS and loading wire procedures
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Attention to detail

Physical Qualifications

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

Environmental Attributes

• Cold
• Dry
• Dusty
• Fumes
• Hot
• Inside
• Noise