Front Line Supervisor, Outside Machinist
About The Position
The Front-Line Supervisor, Outside Machinist is a leadership role supporting Outside Machinist work on all shifts and supervising safe ship operations during sea trials. The supervisor directs Department 09 mechanics and coordinates work with pipe, machinery, electrical, and ventilation trades. The role operates under the BIW Business Operating System (BOS) and reports to the Trade Superintendent. It ensures safety, quality, and performance standards are met while coordinating with stakeholders to achieve overall milestones. The position oversees daily work execution, supports workforce development, monitors work quality and maintenance workloads, and contributes to efficiency and continuous improvement. Tasks are planned and executed with safety as the highest priority.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least 1 year of experience in a machinery-related field.
- Solid understanding of shipbuilding.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively manage conflict.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities.
Nice To Haves
- Graduate apprentice.
- Previous supervisory experience.
- Previous experience in main propulsion and shafting installation, auxiliary installation, and/or weapon installation.
Responsibilities
- Champion BIW’s safety culture and enforce safety standards and procedures across operations.
- Ensure proper use of personal protective equipment, hazard awareness, and adherence to safe work practices.
- Support safety training and continuous improvement in workplace safety performance.
- Monitor work quality and ensure first-time quality through oversight and training.
- Support Plan of the Week execution and coordinate with area management to align resources with operational needs.
- Track assigned Preventative Maintenance workloads and work order completion status to support planned downtime and reduce unplanned outages.
- Direct Department 09 mechanics and coordinate activities with pipe, machinery, electrical, and ventilation trades.
- Support activation and operation of ship HM&E systems, including propulsion, distributed seawater cooling, high- and low-pressure air, gas turbine and diesel engines, and fuel and oil storage, service, and purification systems.
- Participate in efforts to improve efficiency and optimize operations.
- Provide technical guidance and support to mechanics.
- Ensure accountability for completion of tasks and goals.
- Support Outside Machinist metrics and established goals.
- Understand, support, and administer the union labor contract.
- Use the electronic time accounting system (WFM) to maintain employees’ time, overtime, and work order charges daily.
- Mentor mechanics and develop their technical knowledge and ability to execute daily objectives.
- Ensure procedures and process controls are documented and communicated to personnel responsible for carrying out tasks.
- Promote continuous learning and skills development for mechanics.
- Participate in Business Operating System principles and productivity enhancements.
- Focus on the quality of trade workmanship to ensure quality standards.
- Apply the Plan-Do-Check-Act model to sustain established improvements.
- Supervise safe ship operations during sea trials.
Benefits
- Medical and dental insurance coverage.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan.
- Flexible spending accounts and HSAs.
- Life and disability insurance.
- Company-paid holidays.
- Paid time off (PTO).
- Health coaching.
- Athletic trainers.
- Employee assistance programs.
- Onsite health services.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
