Fabrication Front Line Manager - Weekend Shift

BWXT • Mount Vernon, IN

13d • $79,000 - $119,000 • Onsite

About The Position

BWX Technologies is seeking an experienced supervisor to lead welders and production technicians in a heavy equipment manufacturing environment. The role provides visible floor leadership and technical and administrative oversight, with an emphasis on safety, quality, productivity, employee development, and effective coordination with engineering and management. The position is on-site in Mt. Vernon, Indiana, and follows a weekend schedule of Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 4 a.m. to 4 p.m., plus one designated weekday from Monday through Thursday for business updates and weekend-shift support.

The manager oversees employee performance, attendance, training, and production records; schedules department resources and overtime; helps ensure materials and weld qualifications are in place; and participates in risk assessments and continuous-improvement efforts. The role also leads production and safety communications and department discussions using visual performance boards.

Candidates must be U.S. citizens and successfully complete a pre-employment check and drug screening. The position may require eligibility for access to classified or sensitive information, including an extensive background investigation.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of direct supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment, including experience leading teams, assigning work, managing performance, evaluating work, issuing disciplinary actions, and coaching or mentoring employees.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally, contribute to technical teams, and build effective working relationships with other departments.
• Computer skills, including data entry, Word, Excel, and timekeeping systems.
• Willingness to work Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 4 a.m. to 4 p.m., plus one designated weekday from Monday through Thursday.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment check and drug screening; the position may require the ability to obtain and maintain applicable federal eligibility for classified or sensitive information access.

Responsibilities

• Provide visible leadership on the shop floor and technical and administrative oversight through observations and floor surveillance.
• Promote a questioning attitude to support workplace safety and high-quality standards.
• Communicate job expectations and performance requirements to welders and production technicians.
• Manage employee performance, including safe work practices, work quality, procedure compliance, and productivity.
• Coach employees to improve or correct unacceptable performance.
• Manage employee attendance, training, and production records through electronic systems.
• Serve as a liaison between shop-floor personnel and management.
• Lead production communications and safety meetings.
• Schedule department resources to meet established production deadlines.
• Work with engineering to develop or modify processes that improve efficiency and welding productivity or performance.
• Ensure required materials are available in a timely manner for operations.
• Schedule overtime according to operational needs.
• Conduct monthly work-area risk assessments, identify vulnerabilities, and take action to correct them.
• Coordinate with engineering to ensure personnel maintain appropriate weld qualifications.
• Participate actively in continuous-improvement initiatives within the area of responsibility.
• Lead weekly department discussions at visual performance boards, receive feedback, and provide constructive improvement paths.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans.
• Paid time off.
• Professional development opportunities, including mentorship programs and sponsorship for continuing education.
• Continuous learning and training opportunities.
• Potential annual cash incentive, depending on applicable compensation arrangements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED