Chief of Employee Engagement in North Kingstown, Rhode Island at Electric Boat

Chief of Employee Engagement

US-RI-North Kingstown

Job ID: 2026-19160
Type: Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Human Resources
EB Quonset Point Facility

Overview

The Chief of Employee Engagement role is responsible for leading a team dedicated to fostering a positive, productive workplace by developing strategies to improve communication, retention, and overall job satisfaction for Quonset Point hourly employees. This position will partner with Quonset Point leadership team and work at the deck plate level, with a specific focus on employee engagement.

Key Competencies:

• Ability to design and implement initiatives that enhance company culture, employee well-being, and retention
• Strong organizational skills, customer service orientation and excellent execution and follow through skills

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with the ability to facilitate training

• Ability to clearly and confidently convey ideas and listen actively
• Ability to partner across HR to deliver effective business solutions
• Business/people acumen, and ability to influence decision makers
• Analytical skills with ability to identify organizational strengths and weaknesses, and drive for continuous improvement
• Ability to work autonomously and adapt to change rapidly in response to business conditions
• Competence and confidence working with all levels in the organization
• Exhibit very sound judgment in approach & outcomes and leadership and exhibits ability to develop others
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure employees are informed about company updates and initiatives by having a structured communication program
• Oversee, develop and improve employee recognition programs
• Support new hire onboarding and promote professional growth opportunities
• Actively listen to employees through lunch with leadership, focus groups, and 1-on-1s to identify needs and improve morale
• Strong deck plate presence to promote and establish a positive employer-employee relationship

• Facilitate a strong leadership and coaching culture

• Implement continuous improvement initiatives with the focus to improve retention across the facility

• Performs various duties as may be assigned by manager

Responsibilities

• Strong communication skills
• Ability to multitask
• Attention to detail

Qualifications

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 4+ years of supervisor, leadership or employee engagement experience in a high-volume/high stakes environment
• Must be available and willing to work all shifts including nights and weekends as business needs dictate. This job will require extended hours to support all 3 shifts
• Ability to work in a production area continuously, with no ability to WFH

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communication, HR or another related field
• Familiarity with large scale manufacturing operations
• Experience in training, employee relations or facilitating
• Proven track record in designing and executing engagement initiatives
• 10+ years of supervisor, leadership or employee engagement experience in a high-volume environment