Area Superintendent- Lifting and Handling Position Available In Washington, Rhode Island

Area Superintendent

• Lifting and Handling General Dynamics Electric Boat United States, Rhode Island, North Kingstown 165 Dillabur Avenue (Show on map) Jun 15, 2025 Area Superintendent
• Lifting and Handling Requisition

ID 2025-14204

Location US-RI-North Kingstown Seat Location EB Quonset Point Facility Trade Management Shift 1st, 2nd, 3rd Security Clearance Required Secret Number of Openings 1 Overview The Area Superintendent for Lifting & Handling is responsible for management oversight of a designated area in D920

• Rigging/Lifting & Handling operations.

Manages and directs the daily activities of multiple operations to achieve department and facility goals and business objectives. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: Goal setting, measuring attainment to the goals and meeting department cost objectives. The applicant should have a proven track record in safety, maintaining quality, achieving schedules, initiating process improvements and be a good communicator. Pro-active in areas of safety and demonstrated ability to improve safety records. Ability to motivate and train first line supervision. Must demonstrate effective Lifting & Handling problem solving skills. Should promote employee development and training. Must be able to promote a positive team environment, as well as interact with all levels of management and the customer. Must be able to interface with Human Resources and 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 port s shipyards
Internal partners/stakeholders include: Area Superintendents and Supervisors within own department; other Waterfront and Shop Area Superintendents and Supervisors; Support trades including staging, manpower and material planning, engineering and test, human resources and training, safety, quality, and facilities maintenance Deliver quality services: Services include: On-time delivery and movement of manufactured parts and modular outfitted hulls which includes tanks, frames, decks, fixtures, raw materials, machinery and equipment and other items as needed
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 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 documentation to manager.
Lead critique investigations; implement corrective actions.
Review passdown information with pertinent Area Superintendents and members of management in D920 for pertinent issues and matters related to production facilities, equipment, and procedures.

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 pertinent Area Superintendents and members of management in D920 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.

Qualifications Required:

2+ years of supervisory/leadership experience
1 year of demonstrated experience in Rigging and Lifting and Handling
High School Diploma/ GED
Must be available to work all shifts and extended hours as business needs dictate
Must have the ability to interface with Human Resources and resolve employee issues
Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance through the department of defense

Preferred:

5 plus years of lifting & handling experience
5 plus years of shipbuilding trade experience
supervisory/leadership experience at Electric Boat
Vocational, Technical and Community Colleges or Apprentice programs
Computer skills, including Microsoft Office, MS project, ATA, Outlook, EWP
FLG/BLG/MDU training and experience Skills Must be able to promote a positive team environment
Must have the ability to interact with all levels of management and the customer
Must possess strong communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
Attention to detail is a must
Multi-tasking/work prioritization
Demonstrated leadership skills Physical Qualifications Climbing, Color Vision, Crawling, Kneeling, Light Lifting, Medium Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Stooping, Twisting Environmental Attributes Cold, Dry, Dusty, Fumes, Hot, Inside, Noise, Oily, Outside, Wet Join our talent pools, get job alerts, and see EB news We can recommend jobs specifically for you!
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