General Foreman - OSM - CLB & VA

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper preparation is performed by Operations Supervisors
• Drive first time quality by monitoring the overall quality performance, performing surveillances of work execution and applying corrective actions to address deficiencies
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement efforts to support program goals
• Achieve budget/schedule objectives for assigned projects
• Manage project budgets utilizing Earned Value Management Systems
• Manage risks that could have a negative impact to cost and schedule objectives; establish mitigation strategies to meet performance objectives
• Provide input on manpower needs to the department Manager
• Recruit internally, interview, and recommend best candidates for supervisory positions as well as hourly employees
• Improve workforce capabilities by identifying knowledge gaps, implementing training and employee development; plan and execute training within the shop
• Establish and communicate work expectations; assess overall workforce performance and productivity; positively motivate the workforce
• Manage individual performance of supervisors; develop their technical and leadership skills
• Promote a positive team environment
• Multitask and prioritize tasks based on available resources

Requirements

• Knowledgeable in mechanical component installation
• Broad based knowledge of the submarine construction process
• Knowledgeable in safety requirements, procedures and processes
• Excellent communication skills both verbal as well as written
• Excellent leadership skills
• Familiarity with EBC’s Planning and Control Systems such as ARTEMIS, SPARS, MRP, ERS, TGI’s and 7G/3G

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Required: One of the following plus three years supervisory or military supervisory experience
• Three years of experience in trades, manufacturing and/or military
• Six (6) years of mechanical/trades experience
• Preferred: Two (2) plus years of Supervisory experience as an Outside Machinist
• Previous Supervisory or General Foremen experience in the Groton Shipyard
• Bachelor's of Science degree
• Completion of either CD Program, FLG or BLG
• Experience as an Outside Machinist
• Nuclear Supervisor

Physical Qualifications

• Climbing
• Color Vision
• Crawling
• Heavy Lifting
• Kneeling
• Light Lifting
• Medium Lifting
• Pulling
• Pushing
• Reaching
• Stooping
• Twisting

Environmental Attributes

• Acids or Alkalis
• Cold
• Dusty
• Fumes
• Hot
• Inside
• Noise
• Oily
• Outside
• Wet