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When Im not working I enjoy family camping and Motorcycle rides with friends and famil.y
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Ernest Moreira

Operations Manager
Woonsocket,RI

Summary

Experienced Operations Manager offering over 16 years of experience and proven success in manufacturing and production, quality assurance and leadership. Highly skilled in streamlining operations and improving throughput through continuous process improvement and cross-functional collaboration. Accomplished in building high-performing teams and inspiring staff to achieve goals.

Leading by example, continuous mentoring and coaching allow the best team building to take place. I am a very driven successful leader, who puts safety and quality first.

A team builder that encourages working as a team to accomplish a common goal.

Working at Electric Boat, Where we design and build the worlds most sophisticated machine, I have been trained and mentored to work in a fast paced work environment where safety in number one above all else.

Likewise, 24 years of service and I have never been injured on the Job. Believing that safety is everyone's responsibility and believing in the 200% accountability rule, im 100% responsible for the safety of myself as well as my coworkers.

Leading by example and having managerial courage to always do the right thing is one of the keys to being a successful leader.

Forward-thinking Manager with extensive knowledge of Manufacturing/Heavy Equipment and Leading employees. Known for success in Manufacturing construction and leading employees to complete tasks and goals. Dedicated to efficient conflict resolution and excellent services.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager of Operations

General Dynamics Electric Boat
North Kingstown, RI
04.1999 - Current
  • Began my career at Electric Boat as a Carpenter and equipment operator in 1999.
  • In 2001 I applied and was successfully chosen to join the Lifting and Handling team as a Mobile Crane Operator.
  • 2006 I applied and was successfully chosen to become the Lead Supervisor of all Carpentry and Scaffolding at the Quonset Point facility in Rhode Island.
  • 2010 I applied and was successfully chosen as the Superintendent of all Carpentry and Lifting and Handling at the Qounset Point facility in Rhode Island
  • 2018 Applied for and was selected as the Manager of Operations overseeing all Lifting and Handling, heavy equipment , Scaffolding and Carpentry services, as well as all major movement of Submarine components and hardware.
  • Established positive and effective communication among staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications and improved goal setting
  • Identified and resolved unsafe or ineffective work practices.
  • Developed and maintained a team safety audit performance program AKA, JHA Job Hazard Analysis program and Safe Site audit programs specific to Lifting and Handling, Scaffolding and general manufacturing environments.
  • Partnered with vendors to effectively manage current and forecasted workloads and materials to ensure maintaining scheduled performance.
  • Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.

Education

GED -

West Warwick High School
West Warwick, RI
06.1994

Skills

  • Recruitment and Hiring
  • Safety and performance auditing
  • Process improvements/problem resolution
  • OSHA Scaffolding certified
  • Extensive Safe Site audit experience
  • 23 years Heavy Equipment and Lifting and Handling experience
  • Mobile crane and safe material handling experience
  • Successfully lead and Managed all Submarine related major moves at Electric Boat RI from 2006 to present to include working closely with the Navy Crane Center at several off site locations in support of USN Submarine construction programs
  • Team Leadership, Effectively managed a team of ~140 employees to include hourly, tradesmen and woman, engineering, firstline Foreman as well as Mid Level Managers/General Foreman
  • Business Leadership, Electric Boat (LMI) LEadership Management International, effective Management Development graduate 6/2012
  • Electric Boat (FLG) Future Leader Group graduate 4/2013
  • Electric Boat Elite (BLG) Business Leader Group graduate 2019, Director and VP preparation 2 year training program
  • Employee Motivation, Relationship building and trust are essential to being able to properly motivate a team of employees Clear speaking and goal setting is an important factor in motivating employees
  • Policy Development and Enforcement, Working with the United Stated Navy, adherence to policies and procedures are paramount to safety of our sailors and to the United States of America as we design and build the worlds most sophisticated machine
  • Department Oversight, effectively managed and provided oversight of ~140 employees to ensure safety as #1, procedure compliance , quality , cost and schedule
  • Customer Relations, Developed and Maintained close working professional relationship's with Members of United Stated Navy, Auditors, and Navy Crane Center oversight teams
  • Payroll Administration and Timekeeping, Responsible for ensuring all hiring plans, evaluations and raises are performed in accordance with Electric Boat Policies and Procedures and that all employees are treated fairly
  • Accident prevention and awareness team building, How did it happen, how do we mitigate re-occurrence, what does the procedure say and does the procedure need to be revised?
  • Team Safety Lead in Lifting and Handling and Scaffolding
  • Developed and deployed Lifting and Handling and Scaffolding audit and surveillance programs to ensure pursue a goal of zero accidents and injuries in these areas

When Im not working I enjoy family camping and Motorcycle rides with friends and famil.y

Although I enjoy my time camping and motorcycle riding with friends and family, I also find comfort knowing that a as a team builder, your most susceptible to enjoying your family time out of work when you have a successful team at work operating smoothly due to your mentoring and training.

Also, to be successful at work, you must have a good support structure at home and that a good balance is reflective of a good manager.

Timeline

Manager of Operations

General Dynamics Electric Boat
04.1999 - Current

GED -

West Warwick High School

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