General Foreman

Overview:

The General Foreman shall be able to manage the daily activities of 2 – 4 Operations Supervisors, provide daily direction and technical assistance to their team. The candidate’s primary focus will be to ensure the team has taken the proper time to prepare for all tasks, ensuring work is conducted in a safe manner and drive first time quality into all tasks. The General Foreman shall implement a culture of continuous improvement where the team is continuously learning. The General Foreman is also responsible to ensure that their assigned project is meeting budget and schedule requirements.

 

The General Foreman shall be knowledgeable in mechanical component installation and have a broad based knowledge of the submarine construction process. The General Foreman will ensure all safety requirements, procedures and processes are followed by all department personnel.

 

The General Foreman must be able to promote a positive team environment, as well as interact with all levels of management and the customer. The General Foreman will be expected to interface with Human Resources and resolve employee issues. The General Foreman shall have a proven track record in safety, maintaining quality, achieving schedules and initiating process improvements. The General Foreman shall have excellent communication skills both verbal as well as written. 

 

The General Foreman shall have excellent leadership skills, computer skills and have familiarity with EBC’s Planning and Control Systems such as ARTEMIS, SPARS, MRP, ERS, TGI’s and 7G/3G. Attention to details is vital.

 

The General Foreman must be willing to work all shifts and overtime as required.

 

Responsibilities:

Ensure proper preparation is performed by Operations Supervisors

Ensure team is properly identifying hazards and mitigating them by performing surveillances

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.

Shall be able to promote a positive team environment

Shall be able multitask and prioritize tasks based on available resources

Qualifications:

Required:

High School Education

Three (3) plus years of Supervisory experience in the trades, manufacturing or military

Seven (7)  years of experience in the trades, manufacturing, or military

Preferred

Three (3) plus years of Supervisory experience as an Outside Machinist

Previous Supervisory or General Foremen experience in the Groton Shipyard

Bachelors 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, Dry, Dusty, Fumes, Hot, Inside, Noise, Oily, Outside, Wet

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