Front Line Supervisor, Electrical

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, Electrical, is a leadership role responsible for supporting the Electrical 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 Electrical 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:
- Lead execution of Electrical construction activities to support ship/unit schedules.
- 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:
- Participate in efforts to improve efficiency and optimization.
- Provide technical guidance and support to mechanics.
- 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:
- Mentor mechanics by developing their technical knowledge and ability to execute daily objectives.
- 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.
- Focus on the quality of trade's workmanship to ensure quality standards.
- Incorporate the Plan-Do-Check-Act model to ensure sustainment of the improvements established.

- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Graduate apprentice preferred.

- Minimum of two years of experience in the Electrician classification.
- Previous supervisor experience in a production environment preferred.
- Minimum of one year of experience in shipbuilding manufacturing processes and MACPAC system.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Work history of positive working relationships with peers.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively manage conflict and changing priorities.