Operations Supervisor - Sheetmetal (D902)

General Dynamics Corporation; North Kingstown (RI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat is seeking an Operations Supervisor - Sheetmetal (D902) to lead daily activities, coordinate sheetmetal crew performance and ensure quality across production lines at the Quonset Point facility in North Kingstown, RI.

The role supports a SECOND SHIFT or a THREE-DAY, 12-HOUR schedule and requires strong leadership, safety awareness and the ability to drive continuous improvement in a high‑volume, high‑stakes environment; candidates must be able to obtain and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience using ATA and ERS is required.
• Willing to work all shifts and holidays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily assignments to maximize performance, efficiency and quality.
• Organize and assign work to hourly employees to meet safety, quality, schedule and cost objectives.
• Set and measure daily production goals; mentor and motivate crew; maintain accountability.
• Lead continuous improvement to reduce work order spans and streamline processes.
• Review methods and capabilities; implement process improvements.
• Ensure costs, scheduling, training, safety and quality targets are met.
• Able to communicate effectively with all levels of staff in writing and speaking.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Engineering degree (related)

Tools

ATA

ERS

Job description

Operations Supervisor - Sheetmetal (D902)

Job ID: 2026-21056

Type: Full-Time

# of Openings: 3

Category: Management

Location: US-RI-North Kingstown, EB Quonset Point Facility

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.

The Operations Supervisor - Sheetmetal must possess an energetic and positive attitude and be willing to change and develop as requirements of assigned tasks dictate.

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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

This position supports SECOND SHIFT or a THREE-DAY, 12-HOUR WORK SCHEDULE in the Quonset Point facility in North Kingstown, RI.

Additional Responsibilities

• Strong organizational, presentation and communication skills
• Ability to interact with various levels of employees in the organization
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Attention to detail

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
• Experience with using both ATA and ERS
• Available to work all shifts, including extended hours, weekends, alternate work schedules or holidays, as business needs dictate
• Ability to travel to support offload vendors
• 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 sheet metal or shipfitter trade experience
• Experience in both D902 and an outfitting department
• Proficiency in blueprint and drawing interpretation
• Vocational, Technical and Community Colleges or Apprentice programs
• Relevant education or training
• Working Leader or substitute supervisor
• MDU
• Navy/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.