Operations Supervisor RT Welding/Fitting

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 Virginia and Columbia RT Welding/Fitting Operations Supervisor must possess an energetic and positive attitude and be willing to change and develop as requirements of assigned tasks dictate.

Responsibilities include:

• 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
• 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
• Ability 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
• Implement process improvement projects and review production methods and capabilities
• Optimize efforts to meet objectives related to costs, scheduling, training, safety, and quality
• Ability to adapt to change/flexibility with work schedules and job 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 located at the Quonset Point facility in North Kingstown, RI.

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 1 year of RT welding/fitting experience
• Proficiency in blueprint and drawing interpretation
• Possess strong PC skills including proficiency with the MS Word and Excel
• Available to work all shifts, including extended hours, weekends or holidays as business needs dictate
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance through the Department of Defense

Preferred:

• 2+ years supervisory/leadership experience in a relevant field
• 3+ years of RT welding/fitting experience
• Vocational, Technical and Community Colleges or Apprentice programs
• Relevant education or training
• MDU
• Navy/military

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