Operations Supervisor - Pipe

Electric Boats$75K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • 1+ year of related experience at Electric Boat or 1+ year of Electric Boat experience combined with a related Engineering degree.
  • 3+ years of relevant, high-volume experience and leadership preferred.
  • Strong PC skills in MS Word and Excel required.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance through the Department of Defense.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate daily assignments for maximum employee performance and efficiency.
  • Organize and assign work to meet safety, quality, schedule, and cost objectives.
  • Set, assign, and measure daily production goals with accountability for crew members.
  • Implement continuous improvement efforts to reduce work order span times through collaboration.
  • Review and optimize production methods to enhance operations and meet objectives.
  • Ensure adherence to safe work practices and effective communication with teams.
  • Mentor and motivate team members while holding them accountable.

Benefits

  • Paid vacation plus 10 paid holidays annually.
  • Full Medical and Dental coverage.
  • Vision Plan and Optical Shop available.
  • Employee Pharmacy services offered.
  • Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance included.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for health and caregiving expenses.
  • HSA with company contributions and matching program.
  • Generous 401K Stock Savings and Investment Plan.
  • Access to an Athletic Club and Fitness Center.
  • Employee discounts to local and national vendors.
  • Relocation Assistance available for those that qualify.
Full Job Description
Overview

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, but are not limited to:
  • 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
  • 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 experience and leadership
  • 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 pipe trade experience
  • Proficiency in blueprint and drawing interpretation
  • Vocational/College/Technical school or Apprentice Programs
  • Relevant education or training
  • Previous EB experience
  • MDU training
  • Relevant Navy/military experience


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

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