Training Department – Weld School Supervisor – 3^rd Shift

 Job Title: Training Supervisor                                                     

 Location: EB Quonset Point Facility 

 Primary Shift: – 3^rd

Description of the Position

QP Training (D973) is looking for an organized, team orientated, and safety conscious individual for a supervisory position on 3^rd shift.  Reporting to the Chief of Operations Training, this individual will work closely with the weld school supervisors on both 1^st & 2^nd shift and will play an important role in the training and qualification of students on 3rd shift.  By leading an instructor team, the weld school supervisor will ultimately be responsible for the delivery of training to students in a variety of training courses including multiple welding processes and wire types as well as the safety/quality performance on 3^rd shift.  Candidates must possess the ability to multi-task with an approachable, team building demeanor while at the same time setting expectations for staff and students to deliver strong reliable performance.    

Responsibilities & Duties - The responsibilities & duties include but are not limited to: 

• Lead multiple instructors in different work locations by assessing, prioritizing, assigning & taking appropriate actions to provide daily tasking & performance management
• Ensuring alignment with safety, quality, and work performance standards
• Guide the effective delivery of training in accordance with applicable lesson plans, standards & technical documents
• Enforce safety practices, work procedures & compliance with applicable company polices
• Communicate with training groups on other shifts to advance work, support assignments, and communicate issues
• Create & drive process improvement initiatives
• Testing Material Inventory management 
• Create and engage with internal & external teams to drive staff development activities
• Meet with HR Business Partners regarding employee & student performance
• Interface with stakeholders to ensure weld school execution meets needs
• Ensure the shift operates in alignment with EB Core Values
• Implement training’s mission, goals, vision & purpose
• Additional related responsibilities as assigned

Work Schedule – The position is generally planned to work the following schedule:

• 3^rd  shift hours approximately (11:00pm – 7:30am) with flexibility to adjust hours as necessary to support teaming activities and business need
  • Including short term training assignments on other shifts as needed
• Ability to work overtime as directed (including weekends)
• Formal business travel – less than 10%

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 4 years of welding trade experience
• Minimum of 4 years of work experience at Electric Boat
• Minimum of 3 years of instructing/teaching experience
• Leadership experience

Preferred

• Advanced educational course work including
• Workshops, certifications, associates or other advanced education degree
• Experience with non-destructive testing
• Experience in 3 or more welding processes
• Proficiency with communication & virtual technologies
• Have a strong understanding of various technologies and software programs such as:
  • Microsoft Office core programs: Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook
  • Cornerstone (SRT), AWPSS, ATA, Lotus Notes, Turning Point

Skills

• Strong attention to safety procedures and compliance
• Show a desire to learn and apply new skills and ideas
• Possess a strong sense of ownership with their work and their team
• Ability to adapt well to changing priorities and assignments
• Be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and standing for long periods of time
• Must be able to maneuver throughout the shipyard, including long distances, climbing stairs and navigating through production areas as needed
• Have a strong ability to prioritize and complete multiple complex tasks and projects
• Have a strong ability to lead & direct teams with varying skills and abilities
• Have the ability to adapt to changing priorities
• Have excellent written & verbal communication skills
• Have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to deliver on expectations