Operations Supervisor - Pipe - Military Veterans
at General Dynamics
Responsibilities for this Position
Operations Supervisor - Pipe
US-RI-North Kingstown
Job ID: 2024-13535
Type: Full-Time
# of Openings: 4
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 Operations Supervisor - Pipe 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
- 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
- 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
Responsibilities
- Good organizational, presentation and communication skills
- Ability to interact with various levels of employees in the organization
- Demonstrated leadership skills
- Attention to detail
Qualifications
Required:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum of 1 year pipe trade experience
- Able and available to work all assigned shifts and extended hours, as business needs dictate
- Proficiency in blueprint and drawing interpretation
- Possess strong PC skills including proficiency with MS Word and Excel
- Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance through the Department of Defense
- 2 years supervisory/leadership experience
- 3+ years experience in pipe trade
- Vocational/College/Technical school or Apprentice Programs
- Relevant education or training
- Previous EB experience
- MDU training
- Navy/military
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North Kingstown, RI
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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