Operations Supervisor - Paint

General Dynamics Electric Boat; North Kingstown (RI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

10 holidays per year

Full medical and dental

Vision plan and optical shop

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

HSA with company seed and match

401K with company contributions

Relocation assistance

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat is seeking an Operations Supervisor - Paint at the Quonset Point facility in North Kingstown, RI. You will oversee daily blasting, painting and hull coating operations, coordinating a crew to meet safety, quality and schedule goals.

The role requires strong leadership, organization, and communication skills, with the ability to mentor staff, manage shift schedules and drive continuous process improvements in a nuclear submarine production environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be able to work all assigned shifts and extended hours as needed.
• Demonstrated leadership experience and ability to manage a team.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily assignments for blasting, painting, and hull coatings to meet safety, quality, schedule, and cost objectives.
• Organize and assign work to hourly employees to ensure efficient production.
• Mentor and motivate crew; set and measure daily production goals; hold team accountable.
• Maintain safe work practices and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Communicate effectively with subordinates and supervisors.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Word

MS 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 -Paintmust 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 performing blasting, painting and application of special hull coatings 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
• 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 and 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 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:
  • 1+ year of related experience at Electric Boat
  • 1+ year of Electric Boat experience combined with a related Engineering degree
  • 3+ years of combined, relevant, high-volume and leadership experience
• 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:

• 3+ years of supervisory/leadership experience in a relevant field
• 5+ years of blast and paint or related experience
• Experience in MIP/SHT/XHT installation
• Working knowledge of High Solid paint and confined spaces (Tanks)
• NACE Certification
• Ability to read and interpret EB blueprints
• Vocational/College/Technical school
• Relevant education or training
• MDUtrainingNavy/military

Skills

• Strong 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, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Stooping, Twisting

Environmental Attributes

Cold, Dry, Dusty, Fumes, Hot, Inside, Noise, Oily