Front Line Supervisor - Material Control

General Dynamics - Bath Iron Works•Brunswick, ME

3h•$88,000 - $115,000

About The Position

The Front Line Supervisor, Material Control is a leadership role supporting Material Control operations at General Dynamics – Bath Iron Works. Operating under the BIW Business Operating System (BOS), the supervisor ensures safe, high-quality, and efficient execution of trade work in support of ship and unit construction schedules. The role provides technical and resource management for Material Control activities and coaches and mentors mechanics to strengthen trade performance and team effectiveness.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 2 years of heavy equipment experience, such as Class A CDL, forklift, loader, or Lull.
PC 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

Supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Champion BIW’s safety culture and enforce safety standards and procedures across operations.
Ensure proper use of personal protective equipment, hazard awareness, and compliance with safe work practices.
Support safety training and continuous improvement in workplace safety performance.
Analyze and maintain MacPac-generated kit reports.
Monitor work quality and promote first-time quality through oversight and training.
Support Plan of the Week (POW) execution and coordinate resources with area management.
Plan, organize, and coordinate the work of Material Handlers in a warehouse environment.
Ensure employees perform inventory transactions in a way that maintains accurate inventory.
Communicate routinely with Production Management, Production Control, and Planning about material issues and status.
Maintain safe and productive working relationships with hourly and salaried teams and union representatives.
Ensure accountability for completing tasks and 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.
Lead and mentor employees under the supervisor’s charge.
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 BOS principles and productivity enhancements.
Use the Plan-Do-Check-Act model to sustain established improvements.