Overall Responsibilities of a 2nd Shift Operations Manager:

Reporting to the COLUMBIA Director of Operations, this Operations Manager will be responsible for managing all aspects of trade operations within the South Yard Assembly Building at the Groton facility on off shifts. The candidate must:

• Manage the performance of 2nd shift’s safety, quality, cost, schedule, continuous improvement and employee communications and must also possess a proven track record in these areas.
• Possess effective problem-solving skills and critical thinking capability.
• Be able to promote a positive team environment and be highly motivated with strong interpersonal skills.
• Be fully cognizant of OSHA requirements relating to specific trades and will be held accountable for enforcement of standards and shipyard safety practices.
• Be able to interpret and implement all job requirements utilizing EB systems and procedures. 

This position is on 2nd shift, with some overlap on 1st and 3rd shifts at times based on business needs.

Key Responsibilities of a 2nd Shift Operations Manager:

 Product/Services:

• Coordinate with external customers and internal partners/stakeholders.
• Achieve quality objectives; apply corrective actions to address deficiencies including utilizing the MDD-00664 process on off shift.
• Achieve cost/schedule/attainment objectives; adjust manpower and overtime on off shifts, material and equipment as needed. Communicate back to 1st shift counterparts on these objectives.
• Drive increases in productivity as measured by increased Work Order attainment, earnings, and work product completion.
• Ensure adherence to shipyard cleanliness and system cleanliness controls.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement efforts to support program goals on off shift.
• Identify production facilities and equipment needs; consult with facility maintenance
• Provide input to availability of production and non-production material; consult with material planners and facilities.

Process:

• Enforce/comply with safety and environmental programs; monitor trends and ensure compliance on off shifts; consult with responsible departments
• Plan for risk identification and responsive mitigation strategies on off shifts
• Perform formal surveillances in line with 1st shift project management
• Oversee the off shift’s severe weather/shipyard isolation process
• Participate in off shift’s safe-site audits, hazard hunts, and safety tours

People:

• Plan for Human Resource needs through succession planning and talent management; input to the recruiting, interviewing and selection of new employees; consult with manpower planning and trade resource managers
• Improve workforce performance and productivity; establish and communicate expectations; positively motivate the workforce
• Monitor and improve workplace climate; reinforce desired workforce values behaviors; maintain morale on off shifts
• Manage individual performance of General Foremen and Operations Supervisors; develop their technical and professional leadership skills on off shifts
• Collaborate with HR to establish pay adjustments and take appropriate disciplinary actions as needed

Foundational Competencies of a 2nd Shift Operations Manager:

• Building Trust
• Communication
• Safety
• Approachability
• Interpersonal Skills
• Judgment
• Production/Results
• Accountability
• Listening
• Managing Priorities

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 8+ years of trades or shipbuilding experience
• 4+ years of Trades Supervisory/Management experience
• Ability to obtain and maintain secret security clearance through the Department of Defense
• Must be able to work any shift as business needs dictate

Preferred:

• Bachelor of Science Degree
• Proficiency with blueprints, MRP, EWP, SPARS, ATIS, Artemis, and EVM
• Familiar with building management and/or major moves
• Computer skills including MS Office and Project
• Experience working with the Electric Boat MDD-00664 process
• Electric Boat developmental program(s) (PDG/FLG/BLG) Graduate
• Relevant military leadership experience

• Strong written/verbal communication and interpersonal skills is required
• High attention to detail and ability to demonstrate previous experience in performing at a high-quality level
• Applicant must be a self-motivator with a strong awareness of procedural compliance
• Ability to motivate peers and subordinates to achieve daily goals
• Comfortable with public speaking including executives and the customer