Front Line Supervisor, Carpenters
About The Position
The Front Line Supervisor, For Carpenter Structural Test is a leadership role supporting the carpentry operations. Operating under the BIW Business Operating System (BOS), this position ensures safe, high-quality, and efficient execution of trade work to support ships/unit construction schedules. This role provides technical and resource management for Carpentry Structural Test 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 Carpentry Structural Test activities to support ship/unit schedules. Work closely With NAVSEA and Navy Personnel during Tests. Also working with INSURV while on sea trials. 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.
Requirements
- High School Graduate or GED preferred
- Graduate apprentice preferred
- Two years of experience in C02, classifications preferred.
- 5 years supervisory experience preferred.
- Understanding of shipbuilding/manufacturing processes and MACPAC system preferred.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively manage conflict.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Previous supervisory experience in a production environment is desired.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Lead execution of Carpentry Structural Test activities to support ship/unit schedules.
- Work closely With NAVSEA and Navy Personnel during Tests. Also working with INSURV while on sea trials.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
