Front Line Supervisor, Facilities (2nd Shift)

General Dynamics - Bath Iron Works•Bath, ME

3d•$88,000 - $115,000

About The Position

The Front Line Supervisor, Facilities is responsible for leading a multi-disciplined crew of mechanical, construction, piping, and electrical employees. The supervisor oversees preventive maintenance on production equipment and building infrastructure and systems, and works closely with the Department Manager to carry out daily and long-term projects. The role requires maintaining credibility with customers, peers, and mechanics and serving as the first line of response for Facilities on second shift. The supervisor manages day-to-day crew operations, time accounting, and personnel interactions; completes assignments within budget and schedule objectives; supports and administers the labor contract; and coordinates resolution of issues in accordance with the union agreement. The position also provides safety leadership, interprets and verifies applicable OSHA, ANSI, NIOSH, and other standards, works effectively with vendors and customers, and uses the Business Operating System to track issues and manage priorities. Weekend duty is required on a rotating basis, estimated at three weekends per year.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Demonstrated ability to work closely with production and operations to support operations while maintaining the plant and equipment.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrated experience leading teams performing plant and preventive maintenance.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and conflict.
Strong background in mechanical and electrical fields.

Nice To Haves

Graduate of a BIW apprenticeship program or an associate degree in a mechanical field.
Previous experience in leadership roles.
Computer proficiency with maintenance management system software such as Maximo, time accounting, and Microsoft Office Suite.
Ten years of plant maintenance experience.
Experience and at least a basic understanding of plant piping and electrical systems.
Knowledge of rolling stock equipment and heavy equipment maintenance.
Fabrication background.
Demonstrated knowledge of crane maintenance.
Experience maintaining complex machine shop equipment, including lathes, grinders, milling machines, burning machines, presses, brakes, and benders, as well as CNC equipment.

Responsibilities

Lead a multi-disciplined crew of mechanical, construction, piping, and electrical employees.
Oversee preventive maintenance on production equipment and building infrastructure and systems.
Work closely with the Department Manager to carry out daily and long-term projects.
Complete assignments within budget constraints and scheduled objectives.
Manage day-to-day crew operations, time accounting, and personnel interactions.
Serve as the Facilities first line of response on second shift.
Coordinate and facilitate problem resolution in accordance with the union agreement.
Ensure safety is the top priority and interpret and verify OSHA, ANSI, NIOSH, and other applicable standards.
Work effectively between vendors and customers while providing strong customer service and communication.
Support and administer the labor contract.
Motivate and build the team.
Facilitate problem resolution and use the Business Operating System to track issues and manage priorities.
Support weekend duty on a rotating schedule, estimated at three weekends per year.
Identify, develop, and implement cost-reduction initiatives.