Operations Supervisor – Paint & Sound Dampening
About this role
Overview
General Dynamics Electric Boat, the nation's premier designer and builder of nuclear submarines, is seeking Operations Supervisors to take part in building the most complex product in the world.
The Operations Supervisor – Paint & Sound Dampening 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 performing blasting, painting, sound dampening and application of special hull coatings 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
- 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
- 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.
- Ability to set, assign, and measure daily production goals, instruct, mentor, motivate crew and hold crew members accountable as required
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 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 and leadership experience
- 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:
- 3+ years of paint, sound dampening and/or blast experience
- Vocational/College/Technical school
- Relevant education or training
- MDU training
- Navy/military
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, Medium Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Stooping, TwistingEnvironmental Attributes
Acids or Alkalis, Cold, Dry, Dusty, Fumes, Hot, Inside, Noise, OilyFrequently Asked Questions
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This Operations Supervisor – Paint & Sound Dampening role at gdeb is based in North Kingstown, RI, US. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
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