Front Line Supervisor - Traffic/Logistics

General Dynamics - Bath Iron Works•Brunswick, ME

3h•$88,000 - $115,000

About The Position

The Front Line Supervisor - Traffic/Logistics supports logistics, warehousing, shipping and receiving, and material control operations. This leadership role ensures safe, efficient, and accurate material movement, transportation, and inventory control in alignment with Bath Iron Works production schedules and business objectives. Operating under the BIW Business Operating System (BOS), the position provides workforce oversight, technical guidance, coaching, and mentoring while supporting compliance, inventory accuracy, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and effectively manage conflict.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

Previous fork-lift or reach-truck experience.
Previous leadership experience in warehousing, logistics, shipping, or inventory control.
Knowledge of BMCS and MACPAC systems.
Experience with Workforce Management (WFM).
Knowledge of material management and inventory reconciliation processes.
Knowledge of hazardous-material shipping requirements and D.O.D regulations.

Responsibilities

Champion BIW safety culture by enforcing safety standards, policies, and procedures across warehouse and logistics operations.
Ensure proper PPE use, hazard awareness, and adherence to safe work practices.
Support safety training, incident prevention, and continuous improvement in workplace safety performance.
Ensure compliance with hazardous-material handling, storage, and shipping requirements.
Coordinate inbound and outbound domestic and international shipments.
Maintain knowledge of efficient and cost-effective shipping methods.
Coordinate transportation for hazardous-material shipments in accordance with applicable regulations, including D.O.D requirements.
Oversee quarterly inventory cycle counts and coordinate inventory-accuracy reconciliation.
Ensure accurate inventory transactions, material movement, and inventory records.
Identify discrepancies, support root-cause analysis, and implement corrective actions to sustain inventory accuracy.
Lead efforts to improve warehouse organization, material handling, and inventory controls.
Perform analysis and maintenance of MacPac-generated kit reports.
Monitor work quality and ensure 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.
Plan, organize, and coordinate the work of Material Handlers in warehouse operations.
Interface routinely with Production Management, Production Control, and Planning regarding material issues and status.
Communicate effectively and maintain safe, productive working relationships with the Hourly Team, Salaried Team, and Union Representatives.
Ensure accountability for task and goal completion.
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.
Provide leadership and mentoring to employees under your charge.
Ensure procedures and process controls are documented and communicated to the personnel executing the tasks.
Promote continuous learning and skills development for mechanics.
Participate in Business Operating System (BOS) principles and productivity enhancements.
Use the Plan-Do-Check-Act model to sustain established improvements.