Front Line Supervisor - Material Control

General Dynamics - Bath Iron Works•Bath, ME

9h•Onsite

About The Position

The Front Line Supervisor - Material Control, is a leadership role responsible for supporting the Material Control 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 Material Control 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:- Perform analysis and maintenance of MacPac generated kit reports - 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:- Plan, organize and coordinate work of Material Handlers in a warehouse environment. - Ensure employees are executing inventory transactions in a manner that maintains an accurate inventory. - Interface routinely with Production Management, Production Control, and Planning regarding material issues and status. - Effectively communicate and maintain a safe, productive working relationship with the Hourly Team, Salaried Team, and Union Representatives.- 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:- Provide leadership and mentoring to employees under your charge. - 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.- Incorporate the Plan-Do-Check-Act model to ensure sustainment of the improvements established.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities.
Demonstrated ability to effectively manage conflict.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

Previous fork-lift / reach truck experience.
Knowledge of BMCS and MACPAC systems.
Experience with Workforce Management (WFM).
Knowledge of material management processes.

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.
Perform analysis and maintenance of MacPac generated kit reports
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.
Plan, organize and coordinate work of Material Handlers in a warehouse environment.
Ensure employees are executing inventory transactions in a manner that maintains an accurate inventory.
Interface routinely with Production Management, Production Control, and Planning regarding material issues and status.
Effectively communicate and maintain a safe, productive working relationship with the Hourly Team, Salaried Team, and Union Representatives.
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.
Provide leadership and mentoring to employees under your charge.
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.
Incorporate the Plan-Do-Check-Act model to ensure sustainment of the improvements established.