Area Superintendent

General Dynamics Electric Boat, the nation's premier designer and builder of nuclear submarines, is seeking an Area Superintendent to take part in building the most complex product in the world.

The Area Superintendent is responsible for management oversight of a designated area in D915 – AFC/Modular Construction operations. 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Manage and direct the daily activities of multiple operations to achieve department and facility goals and business objectives
• Set goals and measure attainment to meet department cost objectives
• Maintain safety and quality, achieve schedules and initiate process improvements
• Proactively assess areas of safety to maintain and improve safety records
• Motivate and train first line supervisors
• Promote employee development and training
• Foster a positive team environment as well as interact with all levels of management and the customer
• Interface with HR to resolve employee issues

Products/Services: Those responsibilities directly associated with delivering products or services including, but not limited to those related to manufacturing operations, customer interactions or meeting operational performance standards.

• Coordinate with external customers and internal partners/stakeholders:
• External customers include: USN, Groton and Newport News shipyards
• Internal partners/stakeholders include: Area Superintendents and Supervisors within own department; other Waterfront and Shop Area Superintendents and Supervisors; Support trades including rigging and staging, manpower and material planning, engineering and test, human resources and training, safety, quality and facilities maintenance
• Deliver quality products/services:
• Products include: pipe components and work packages
• Services include: pipe fabrication, assembly, installation
• Drive quality by monitoring the overall quality performance and applying corrective actions to address deficiencies
• Achieve cost/schedule objectives by adjusting manpower, material and equipment as per the allocated budget
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement efforts to support program goals
• Request improvements to production facilities and equipment
• Identify critical equipment and material needs for near-term production events

Process: Those responsibilities related to managing business processes of a general nature, such as safety, planning, programming and budgeting for the department.

• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental programs within the workforce and workplace
• Identify needs and provide input to department manager for the long-term facility and capital plans
• Manage risk impact to cost, schedule and objectives; establish mitigation strategies to meet performance objectives
• Identify emergent resource needs, prioritize and negotiate for resources to meet immediate production requirements
• Provide purchase requests and supporting documentation to manager
• Lead critique investigations; implement corrective actions
• Consult with cognizant shift Area Superintendents for pertinent issues and matters related to production facilities, equipment and procedures
• Efficiently manage high volume workflow in a fast-paced environment while maintaining first-time quality
• May be required to oversee and manage multiple production areas throughout shift

People: Those responsibilities related to managing human capital and culture within the department or other areas of responsibility.

• Provide input on manpower needs to the department manager
• Assist with succession planning and talent management within the department
• Recruit internally, interview and recommend best candidates for supervisory positions and, when necessary, hourly employees
• Improve workforce capabilities by identifying needed training and development; plan and execute training within the shop
• Establish and communicate work expectations; assess overall workforce performance and productivity; positively motivate the workforce
• Create an engaging workplace climate; reinforce desired workforce values and behaviors; continuously improve morale
• Manage individual performance of supervisors; develop their technical and leadership skills
• Consult with cognizant shift Area Superintendents for pertinent issues and matters related to their respective workforce and workplace climate

Foundational Competencies of an Area Superintendent:

• Building Trust
• Communication
• Approachability
• Interpersonal Skills
• Listening
• Managing Priorities
• Accountability
• Decisiveness
• Production/Results
• Safety
• Problem Solving/Analysis 

This position is located at the Quonset Point facility in North Kingstown, RI location.

Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 2 years of supervisor experience in Operations or in a relevant field with direct reports
• Minimum 3 years of pipe experience
• Available to work any shift, extended hours and weekends as business needs dictate
• Able to obtain and maintain a security clearance through the Department of Defense

Preferred:

• Some college
• Management experience in the fabrication/outfitting trades 
• Nuclear experience 
• Computer skills, including Microsoft Office, MS project, ATA, Lotus Notes, EWP preferred
• Previous military/Navy experience 

• Able to promote a positive team environment
• Able to articulate and communicate effectively with all levels of employees, management and the customer
• Possess strong organizational, computer, presentation and interpersonal skills