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

Responsibilities include:

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

 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

Minimum of 1 year pipe trade experience

Able and available to work all assigned shifts and extended hours, as business needs dictate

Proficiency in blueprint and drawing interpretation

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:

2 years supervisory/leadership experience

3+ years’ experience in pipe trade

Vocational/College/Technical school or Apprentice Programs

Relevant education or training

Previous EB experience

MDU training

Navy/military

Skills:

Good 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