Front Line Supervisor - Material Control at General Dynamics - Bath Iron Works

Bath, Maine, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Leadership, Material Control, Safety Enforcement, Quality Monitoring, Resource Management, Coaching, Mentoring, Inventory Management, Conflict Management, Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Microsoft Office Suite, Plan-Do-Check-Act, Forklift Operation, Reach Truck Operation

Industry

Shipbuilding

Description

Job Description The Front Line Supervisor - Material Control, is a leadership role responsible for supporting the Material Control operations. Operating under the BIW Business Operating System (BOS), this position ensures safe, high-quality, and efficient execution of trade work to support ship/unit construction schedules. This role provides technical and resource management for Material Control activities and plays a key role in coaching and mentoring mechanics to strengthen trade performance and team effectiveness. Key Responsibilities Safety Leadership: - Champion BIW safety culture and enforce all safety standards and procedures across operations.- Ensure proper PPE use, hazard awareness, and adherence to safe work practices.- Support safety training and continuous improvement in workplace safety performance. Project Execution:- Perform analysis and maintenance of MacPac generated kit reports - Monitor the quality of work performed; ensure first-time quality through proper oversight and training.- Support Plan of the Week (POW) execution and coordinate with area management to align resources with operational needs.Operational Management:- Plan, organize and coordinate work of Material Handlers in a warehouse environment. - Ensure employees are executing inventory transactions in a manner that maintains an accurate inventory. - Interface routinely with Production Management, Production Control, and Planning regarding material issues and status. - Effectively communicate and maintain a safe, productive working relationship with the Hourly Team, Salaried Team, and Union Representatives.- Ensure accountability of task and goal completion.- Understand, support, and administer the union labor contract.- Use electronic time accounting system (WFM) to maintain employees’ time, overtime, and work order charges daily. Mentoring & Team Development:- Provide leadership and mentoring to employees under your charge. - Ensure procedures and process controls are well-documented and communicated to the personnel charged with executing the tasks.- Promote continuous learning and skills development for mechanics.Continuous Improvement:- Participate in Business Operating System (BOS) principles and productivity enhancements.- Incorporate the Plan-Do-Check-Act model to ensure sustainment of the improvements established. Required/Preferred Education/Training - High School Diploma or GED required. Required/Preferred Experience Required: - Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite.- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities.- Demonstrated ability to effectively manage conflict. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Preferred: -Previous fork-lift / reach truck experience. - Knowledge of BMCS and MACPAC systems. - Experience with Workforce Management (WFM). - Knowledge of material management processes.

Responsibilities

This leadership role supports Material Control operations by ensuring safe, high-quality, and efficient execution of trade work aligned with construction schedules. The supervisor provides technical and resource management while coaching mechanics to improve trade performance and team effectiveness.