Operations Supervisor - Structural

Electric Boats • $75K — $95K *

North Kingstown, RI 02852In-Person

Manufacturing & Automotive

Less than 5 years of experience

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Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent
1+ years related Electric Boat experience or 1 year combined with a related Engineering degree
3 years combined relevant experience in a high-volume setting with leadership experience
Strong PC skills, specifically in MS Word and Excel
Ability to secure and maintain a Department of Defense security clearance

Responsibilities

Coordinate daily assignments for maximum performance and efficiency
Organize and assign work to ensure safety and quality metrics are met
Develop strategies to improve operations and streamline work processes
Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors
Set and measure production goals while mentoring and motivating team members

Benefits

Paid vacation and 10 paid holidays annually
Comprehensive Medical and Dental coverage
Vision plan and optical shop access
Employee pharmacy services
Life insurance benefits
Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and caregiving
Health savings accounts with company contribution and match
401K with stock savings and investment options
Discounts at local and national vendors
Relocation assistance for qualified candidates

Full Job Description

Overview

The StructuralOperations Supervisor 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:

Responsible for 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
Must 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
Must have 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
Must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with subordinates and supervisors
Must have the ability to set, assign, and measure daily production goals, instruct, mentor, motivate crew and hold crew members accountable as required

This position is to support the steel directorate on 2nd shift.

Benefits and Perks:

Paid vacation, plus 10 paid holidays each year
Full Medical and Dental
Vision Plan and Optical Shop
Employee Pharmacy
Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts for health and care giving
HSA with company seed and match program
Generous Stock Savings and Investment Plan (401K)
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:

1+ years related Electric Boat experience
1 year Electric Boat experience combined with a related Engineering degree
3 years combined relevant experience and leadership experience in a high-volume setting

Available to work all shifts, including extended hours, weekends or holidays as business needs dictate
Possess strong PC skills including proficiency with the MS Word and Excel
Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance through the department of defense

Preferred:

Supervisory/leadership experience
4 plus years Steel fabrication/shipfitting or structural welding experience
Vocational, Technical and Community Colleges or Apprentice programs
Relevant education or training
Proficiency in blueprint and drawing interpretation
MDU
Navy/military

Skills

Good organizational, presentation and communication skills
Ability to interact with various levels of employees in the organization
Demonstrated leadership skills

Physical Qualifications

Climbing, Crawling, Kneeling, Light Lifting, Medium Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Stooping, Twisting

Environmental Attributes

Cold, Dry, Dusty, Fumes, Hot, Inside, Noise, Oily

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