Manager of Operations – Non Nuclear/Nuclear Pipe and Pipe Packaging

Electric Boats$95K — $115K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • 4+ years of Supervisor/Management experience in Operations or related field
  • 8+ years of manufacturing or related experience
  • Ability to work various shifts, including extended hours and weekends
  • Capability to obtain and maintain a security clearance through the Department of Defense
  • Bachelor of Science degree (preferred)
  • Experience with pipefitting and MRP systems (preferred)

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate with customers and stakeholders
  • Implement a safety plan to meet company goals
  • Deliver high-quality products/services
  • Achieve cost and schedule objectives
  • Drive process improvements for operational goals
  • Identify facility and equipment needs
  • Manage human resource planning and talent management

Benefits

  • Employee Training and Development
  • Paid vacation plus 10 paid holidays annually
  • Comprehensive Medical and Dental coverage
  • Vision plan and optical shop access
  • Employee pharmacy services
  • Life Insurance coverage
  • Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for health and caregiving
  • HSA with company seed and match program
  • Generous 401K Stock Savings and Investment Plan
  • Access to Fitness Center and Athletic Club
  • Discounts with local and national vendors
  • Relocation assistance for qualified candidates
Full Job Description
Overview

The Manager of Operations must provide technical/trade direction and overall responsibility for all the Non Nuclear/Nuclear Pipe Shop and Pipe Packaging activities at the Quonset Point facility (QP).  Candidate will be the Resource Manager responsible for all Non Nuclear and Nuclear pipefitting  trades at QP.  Responsibilities will include facility manpower planning and hiring that support contract and schedule requirements.  The individual selected will be responsible for proper trade resource placement throughout the facility as well as training and core competency requirements.  Candidate will support and execute Principles of Operational Excellence - People, Product, Process, Performance and Plant/Equipment.

 

Candidate must have a proven track record in the areas of safety, quality, cost, schedule, process improvement and communications.  Must have effective problem solving skills.  Individual selected will be responsible for project management, controlling overhead and direct budgets/EAC and managing daily operations.

 

Candidate must be able to promote a positive team environment and be highly motivated with strong interpersonal skills. Must have the ability to interact with all levels of management, the customer and Human Resources in resolving employee issues and to ensure EEO and OSHA compliance.

 

Key Responsibilities of an Operations Manager:

 

Product/ Services:

  • Coordinate with external customers and internal partners/stakeholders
  • Support and execute a department safety plan that promotes and meets company objectives.
  • Deliver quality products/services
  • Achieve quality objectives; apply corrective actions to address deficiencies
  • Achieve cost/schedule objectives; adjust manpower, material and equipment as needed
  • Drive innovation and continuous improvement efforts to support program goals
  • 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; consult with responsible departments
  • Plan for risk identification and responsive mitigation strategies
  • Meet established annual operation, overhead, and capital budgets; consult with program and finance managers
  • Liaison with backshift production managers for pertinent issues and matters related to production facilities, equipment, and procedures; consult with respective Area Superintendents and Operational Supervisors

People:

  • Plan for Human Resource needs through succession planning and talent management; input to the recruiting and selection of new employees; consult with manpower planning and trade resource managers
  • Improve workforce readiness through training and development; collaborate with 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
  • Manage individual performance of Area Superintendents and Operations Supervisors; develop their technical and leadership skills
  • Collaborate with HR to establish pay adjustments and take appropriate disciplinary actions
  • Liaison with backshift production managers for pertinent issues and matters related to their respective workforce and workplace; consult with respective Area Superintendents and Operations Supervisors

Foundational Competencies of an Operations Manager:

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

 

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 IC eligible.

 

This is a SECOND SHIFT position located at the Quonset Point facility in North Kingstown, RI.

Qualifications

Required:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • 4+ years of Supervisor/Management experience in Operations or relevant field
  • 8+ years of manufacturing or related experience
  • Available to work all shifts including extended hours and weekends as business needs dictate
  • Able to obtain and maintain a security clearance through the Department of Defense

Preferred:

  • Bachelor of Science degree
  • 10+ years of Supervisor/Management experience
  • Multiple levels of management experience
  • Pipe experience
  • Proficiency with blueprints, MRP, EWP Artemis and EVM 
  • Completion of FLG and/or BLG program(s)
  • Military
Skills
  • Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills
  • Possess strong communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
  • Candidate must be able to write effectively
  • Multi-tasking/work prioritization
  • Attention to detail
Physical QualificationsClimbing, Kneeling, Light Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Stooping, Twisting Environmental AttributesCold, Dry, Dusty, Fumes, Hot, Inside, Noise

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