Operations Supervisor - Pipe Hanger Welding

General Dynamics Electric Boat • Groton, CT

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About The Position

The successful candidate must provide technical assistance and overall direction to a team of hourly representative employees. Core to this position is the successful performance of the team's safety, quality, cost, schedule and continuous improvement.
Effective communication, leadership, creating a positive team environment with employees and peers is key to success for the selected candidate. This position of Operations Supervisor provides a platform to gain a working knowledge of various manufacturing environments and their relationships with other parts of Electric Boat business. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer or experienced trades-person to advance into a career-building leadership position and gain invaluable experience to support their career development.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• 3+ years of trade, manufacturing, and or military experience
• Structural, pipefitting and/or welding experience
• Have the ability to read and interpret blueprints, procedures, and related reference documents
• Have the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with subordinates and supervisors
• Must be able to work all assigned shifts
• Must be able to work extended hours
• Applicant must obtain and maintain a DOD security clearance as a condition of employment
• Capable of reading, interpreting and putting into effect plans, procedures and instructions

Nice To Haves

• College/technical school AS/BS degree
• Previous supervisory experience
• Previous related Military/Navy experience
• Knowledge of VIRIGINA or CLB submarines
• Good presentation skills and attention to detail preferred
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel and Power Point preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead the activities of approximately 10-15 hanger welding employees in the performance of welding of hangers on hull to support ships systems
• Coach and Mentor welders to establish a driven and skilled workforce
• Primary point of contact to interface with engineering, ship's management, quality and other trade departments
• Lead the team to achievement of company goals for safety, quality, cost, schedule and continuous improvement
• Take ownership of team performance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED