Front Line Supervisor, Tinsmith
About The Position
The Front Line Supervisor, Tinsmith is a leadership role supporting Tin Shop operations. Operating under the BIW Business Operating System (BOS), the supervisor supports compliance with safety, quality, and performance standards while coordinating with key stakeholders to meet milestones for ship and unit construction schedules. The position provides technical and resource management for Tin Shop activities and coaches and mentors mechanics to strengthen trade performance and team effectiveness. The role leads Tin Shop work execution, supports schedule and resource planning, monitors work quality, provides technical guidance, and helps improve operational efficiency. It also supports personnel development, workplace safety, labor-contract administration, time accounting, and continuous improvement.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Trades experience in an industrial or construction environment.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively manage conflict.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Competence with Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Solid understanding of shipbuilding processes and MACPAC systems.
Nice To Haves
- Graduate apprenticeship.
- Two years of experience in a Tin Shop.
- Previous supervisory experience in a production environment.
Responsibilities
- Champion the BIW safety culture and enforce safety standards and procedures across operations.
- Ensure proper PPE use, hazard awareness, and adherence to safe work practices; support safety training and improvement in safety performance.
- Lead execution of Tin Shop activities to support ship and unit schedules.
- Monitor work quality and promote first-time quality through 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 optimize operations.
- Provide technical guidance and support to mechanics.
- Ensure accountability for completing tasks and goals.
- Support Tin Shop metrics and established goals.
- Understand, support, and administer the union labor contract.
- Use the WFM electronic time accounting system daily to maintain employee time, overtime, and work-order charges.
- Mentor mechanics and develop their technical knowledge and ability to execute daily objectives.
- Ensure procedures and process controls are documented and communicated to the personnel responsible for executing tasks.
- Promote continuous learning and skills development for mechanics.
- Participate in BOS principles and productivity enhancements.
- Focus on workmanship quality to ensure trade quality standards are met.
- Apply the Plan-Do-Check-Act model to sustain established improvements.
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
