Front Line Supervisor - Material Control

Job Description

We offer a competitive salary for this role, with an expected range of $71,600 – $90,700/yr. The final offer will depend on your experience, skills, and overall qualifications. General Dynamics – Bath Iron Works also provides a variety of benefits including medical & dental insurance coverage, 401(k) retirement savings plan, flexible spending accounts/HSAs, life and disability insurance, company paid holidays, paid time off (PTO), health coaching, athletic trainers, employee assistance programs and onsite health services.

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.