Operations Supervisor - Structural at Electric Boat – North Kingstown, Rhode Island

Operations Supervisor - Structural

US-RI-North Kingstown

Job ID: 2026-17552
Type: Full-Time
# of Openings: 7
Category: Management
EB Quonset Point Facility

Overview

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

Benefits and Perks:

Paid vacation, plus 10 paid holidays each yearFull Medical and DentalVision Plan and Optical ShopEmployee Pharmacy Life InsuranceFlexible Spending Accounts for health and care givingHSA with company seed and match programGenerous Stock Savings and Investment Plan (401K)Athletic Club and Fitness CenterDiscounts to local and national vendorsRelocation Assistance for those that qualify

The Structural Operations Supervisor for department 917 must possess an energetic and positive attitude and be willing to change and develop as requirements of assigned tasks dictate.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Responsible for daily assignments and overall coordination of employees to ensure maximum performance, efficiency and quality of functions.Ability to effectively organize and assign work to hourly employees such that safety, quality, schedule and cost objectives are metMust demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations, reduce work order span times, streamline work processes and work cooperatively with other multi-trade Supervisors on the team to provide first time quality on timeMust have knowledge of safe work practices; ability to comprehend and follow or issue verbal and /or written instructions; willing to work as necessary to support production needsMust be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with subordinates and supervisorsMust have the ability to set, assign, and measure daily production goals, instruct, mentor, motivate crew and hold crew members accountable as required

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

Responsibilities

• Good organizational, presentation and communication skills
• Ability to interact with various levels of employees in the organization
• Demonstrated leadership skills

Qualifications

Required:

High school diploma or equivalent
• 3 plus years Steel fabrication/shipfitting or structural welding or relevant experience
Available to work all shifts, including extended hours, weekends or holidays as business needs dictatePossess strong PC skills including proficiency with the MS Word and ExcelAbility to obtain and maintain a security clearance through the department of defense

Preferred:

• Supervisory/leadership experience
• 4 plus years Steel fabrication/shipfitting or welding experience
• Vocational, Technical and Community Colleges or Apprentice programs
Relevant education or training Proficiency in blueprint and drawing interpretationMDU Navy/military