Operations Supervisor - Structural (D923)

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 EB experience plus a related Engineering degree, or 3+ years of relevant leadership experience in a high-volume environment.
  • Strong PC skills, especially in MS Word and Excel.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance through the Department of Defense.
  • Flexible to work all shifts and extended hours as needed.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate daily tasks and employee assignments to maximize performance and efficiency.
  • Organize and allocate work to hourly employees while meeting safety and quality objectives.
  • Set and assess daily production goals, providing mentoring and accountability to crew members.
  • Continuously seek improvements in operations to reduce work order times and enhance process efficiency.
  • Implement process improvement projects and assess production capabilities.
  • Focus on cost reduction, scheduling optimization, training, safety, and quality improvements.
  • Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors verbally and in writing.

Benefits

  • Paid vacation and 10 paid holidays annually.
  • Comprehensive Medical and Dental coverage.
  • Vision Plan and access to an on-site Optical Shop.
  • Employee Pharmacy services available.
  • Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance provided.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for health and caregiving expenses.
  • Health Savings Account with company contributions and matching.
  • Generous 401K Stock Savings and Investment Plan.
  • Access to an Athletic Club and Fitness Center.
  • Discounts at local and national vendors.
  • Relocation Assistance for qualifying individuals.
Full Job Description
Overview

TheOperations Supervisor - Structuralmust 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 meetoneof 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 leadership and high-volume experience
  • 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 shipfitting, welding or carpentry 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 QualificationsClimbing, Color Vision, Crawling, Kneeling, Light Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Stooping, Twisting Environmental AttributesCold, Dry, Dusty, Fumes, Hot, Inside, Noise, Oily

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