Operations Supervisor - Structural

Company: General Dynamics Electric Boat
Location: Goose Creek
Posted on: May 3, 2021

Job Description:

The next step in support of the Virginia Class and Columbia construction process is executing “Build to EB Paper” in a Focus Factory environment at a supplier facility. EB is looking for experienced Operations Supervisors to be part of the new Imbedded Team located in Charleston South Carolina.  This effort would be in support of Virginia and Columbia Class Decks. This EB position will supervise and oversee the work content, means and methods of fabrication, utilizing supplier personnel as embedded EB employees. This position will report to the on-site Regional Manager and have reach back to the QP Director of Steel for additional support as required.  Operations Supervisor will manage the performance of the group’s Safety, Quality, Cost, Schedule, and Continuous Improvement. The Operations Supervisor shall be responsible for developing good work practices, developing and maintaining EB culture, assisting with process improvements, and ensuring assigned personnel conform to all regulatory/EB requirements. Candidate will monitor and maintain employees training and required qualifications using the established training records system:

 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Must possess energetic, positive attitude and be willing to change, develop and adapt as the requirements of assigned tasks dictate. 
• Supervise technical work execution, quality, cost, schedule, continuous improvement and lessons learned.
• EB supervisor will be responsible for interfacing with QP’s steel fabrication team on regular basis to communicate performance, project support needs and lessons learned.
• Supervisor will be permanently located in South Carolina supporting Focused Factory (work to EB paper) programs at EB supplier facilities.
• EB supervision will be responsible for the transfer of knowledge to supplier supervision and embedded employees.
• EB supervision will ensure EB practices, means and methods are taught and employed during performance of the work and will be active in guiding and mentoring.
• EB supervision will ensure that Safety and Quality are top priority. Ensure all QA functions, such as NDT, are performed by EB authorized personnel or properly trained embedded supplier personnel.
• EB supervision will sign off on Work Order Ops and Work Order Package completion. Supervisor is validating that all work performed and completed is fully compliant and support the product’s use as intended.
• EB supervision will train, coach, mentor and oversee Electronic Record Signatures within ERS for completion of Fit-up, Welding, VT and other functions.
• Conduct job hazard analysis and ensure employees know how to perform assigned work within set expectations.
• Provide training and mentoring to the embedded supplier operations supervisor. Utilize EB standards for monitoring work performed and ensure all necessary materials, supplies, tools, work orders and documentation are available.
• EB supervisor will promote and adhere to the importance of a strong security posture with embedded supplier personnel. Must diligently manage any sensitive data and explain how it is to be controlled.
• EB supervisor is to gain the trust and collaboration of the supplier management and embedded personnel. Must assess and make recommendations for employee development and continually promote proficiency in work.
• EB supervisor is to monitor and identify any behavioral issues and refer them to the supplier supervisor for HR resolution.
• 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, provide technical expertise, instruct, mentor and motivate crew.
• Successful applicants will be placed in a department and shift based on business necessity.
• Relocation Package will be offered for this position.

Required: 

• Must have previous supervisory experience
• Must have 3+ years of structural shipyard construction experience in Shipfitting, Welding and Fabrication
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Proficiency in blueprint and drawing interpretation
• Experience with Ships Drawings, SSPs, SPs, MDDs, Technical Manuals, Welding Technique Sheets, EWP, ERS, ERs, NDT, DIs and SIs. Computer Skills, Word, Power Point, Cornerstone Training Records. 
• Must be available to work all shifts, split shift, including extended hours and weekends as business needs dictate

Preferred:

• High School/GED preferred. Education and/or training (i.e. Technical School, AS/BS degree in any engineering discipline)
• Prefer VT 3.10 qualification, or have the ability and knowledge to obtain qual.
• Prefer candidate to have been through the DLDP Supervisor program.  If not, we will send them through the program.
• MDU graduate
• Navy/Military

Skills:

• Good organizational, presentation and communication skills
• Ability to interact with various levels of subcontractors and EB employees in the organizations
• Must possess strong PC skills including proficiency with the MS Office suite & Lotus Notes

Climbing, Color Vision, Crawling, Kneeling, Light Lifting, Medium Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Stooping, Twisting
Acids or Alkalis, Cold, Dry, Dusty, Fumes, Hot, Inside, Noise, Oily, Outside, Wet

Keywords: General Dynamics Electric Boat, Goose Creek , Operations Supervisor - Structural, Other , Goose Creek, South Carolina

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