Operations Supervisor - Paint - CLB US-CT-GrotonThe 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 teams 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 Boats business. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer or experienced tradesperson to advance into a career-building leadership position and gain invaluable experience to support their career development.Roles and Responsibilities:Responsible to manage a crew of Painters on Overhaul/Repair and New Construction ContractsMust have the ability to assign and measure daily production goals utilizing OWLMust provide technical expertise, instruct, mentor, and motivate the crewSupport Department goals for Safety, Quality, Cost, Schedule, and Continuous Improvement Must be available to work all shifts and travel as requiredResponsibilities:Good organizational and communication skillsAbility to interact with various levels of employees in the organizationDemonstrated leadership skillsProficient with EWP, SWSS, 7G, ATA, Microsoft office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and other EBC production computerized systems desiredAbility to adapt to challenges while remaining calm in a constantly changing working environment, all while remaining compliant to technical and procedural constrainsSafety, Communication, Building Trust, Directing Others, Managing Priorities, Listening, Production/Results, Perseverance, Technical Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Managing & Measuring Work, Stress ToleranceQualifications:Required:High School diploma or GED2+ years of coatings experienceMust be able to successfully complete AMPP Coating Inspection Program Level 1 or higher, or have NAVSEA Basic Paint Inspection (NBPI) certificationAvailable for all shiftsMust meet one of the following: Minimum of 1 year related Electric Boat experienceMinimum of 3 year combined relevant experience and supervisor experience in a high-volume settingMinimum of 1 year EB experience and an Engineering degree in a related fieldPreferred:Previous trade/military management or leadership experience3+ years of coatings experienceApprentice graduate, or EB OJT / WL experienceAbility to read and interpret Paint Schedules and Maintenance Standards