Craft Administrator

General Dynamics - Bath Iron Works•Bath, ME

About The Position

As a Craft Administrator, it is your duty to administer the current Local 6 labor agreement and support trades on 1st shift, including but not limited to the following: staffing assignments, issuing discipline, coordinating loan agreements, administering the Return-to-Work process, training management, and working with trade stewards to resolve contractual issues. Operating under the BIW Business Operating System (BOS), the Craft Administrator ensures compliance with safety, quality, and performance standards while coordinating with other key stakeholders to meet overall milestones.

Requirements

High school or GED diploma required.
Strong computer skills; must have a minimum of 5 years’ experience working with computers.
Excellent administrative skills, interpersonal skills, and verbal and written communication.
Proven ability to effectively use, manage, and interpret data.
Demonstrated skills in problem solving/decision making.
Demonstrated conflict resolution skills.
Ability to set priorities and plan assignments.
Ability to work with all levels of management.
Flexibility in assignment and work schedule. Will require work beyond core hours and/or ability to shift work schedule for overlap with off-shift counterparts.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Microsoft Office and other applications such as; personnel management; time accounting; issue tracking / workflow management software preferred.
Familiarity with union contracts preferred.
Basic knowledge of manufacturing/production processes preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide departmental support for implementing and maintaining safety initiatives.
Manage and issue discipline to Local 6 mechanics in accordance with the labor agreement.
Facilitate personnel moves, loans, transfers, and layoffs for all trades on your assigned shift.
Administer the Return-to-Work process; working through appropriate accommodations to keep people at work.
Mentor Ops Management; provide guidance on interpretation of the labor contract and MOAs.
Provide general departmental support; as well as lead and facilitate any necessary training.
Utilize Craft Administration peers to ensure consistency across trades, shifts, and facilities.
Establish a network of relationships with Ops Management, the Local 6 leadership, and stewards to resolve craft-oriented deck-plate issues.
Work closely with the other divisions to ensure minimal communication gaps (i.e. Labor Relations, Medical, Benefits, Security, etc.)
Strive to improve current craft processes and methodologies to enhance efficiency and consistency.