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Operations Supervisor - Structural - Military Veterans

at General Dynamics

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Operations Supervisor - Structural

US-RI-North Kingstown

Job ID: 2024-12780
Type: Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Management
EB Quonset Point Facility

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 Structural Operations 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 located at the Quonset Point facility in North Kingstown, RI

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

Required:
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • 5 plus years Steel fabrication/shipfitting or welding 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:
  • 5 plus years of supervisory/leadership experience
  • Vocational, Technical and Community Colleges or Apprentice programs
  • Relevant education or training
  • Proficiency in blueprint and drawing interpretation
  • MDU
  • Navy/military

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North Kingstown, RI

General Dynamics

General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company.

Our portfolio spans the realm of the world's most technologically advanced business jets, wheeled combat vehicles, command and control systems and nuclear submarines. We offer these through our five business groups: Aerospace, Combat Systems, Information Technology, Mission Systems and Marine Systems.

General Dynamics employs thousands of people across the globe, with locations in more than 45 countries. We rely on the skills of our employees and their knowledge of customer requirements to deliver best-in-class products and services.

Who We Are Looking For 

General Dynamics is seeking military veterans and military spouses across the country who bring a deeply rooted skillset that includes team-oriented approaches to problem-solving, demonstrations of leadership and an overall commitment to the mission of the organization.  We recognize the knowledge and skills gained during your military experience are invaluable to the success of a team. We’re proud of the thousands of veterans and military professionals who have chosen to apply their leadership, teamwork and problem-solving skills to a career at General Dynamics and to continue supporting the mission of those serving today.

Should I Apply?

At General Dynamics, our employees are the heart of our company. We rely on their dedication to excellence and their intimate knowledge of customer requirements to meet the needs of customers around the globe, day in and day out. Our employees' unique blend of skill, innovation and agility drives our continued success, and we take our responsibility to them seriously. If you are a military veteran or military spouse ready to advance your career, view our available career opportunities to the right for more information and to apply today!

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