Front Line Supervisor, Shipfitting
gdbiw
FULL TIME
Front Line Supervisor, Shipfitting
gdbiw· Management
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Job Description
Job Description
The Front Line Supervisor, Shipfitting is a leadership role responsible for supporting the Shipfitting 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 Shipfitting 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:
- Lead execution of Shipfitting construction activities to support ship/unit schedules.
- 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.
- Track the status of assigned Preventative Maintenance (PM) workloads and work order’s completion status to enable intervention for planned downtime (and reduce unplanned outages).
Operational Management:
- Participate in efforts to improve efficiency and optimization.
- Provide technical guidance and support to mechanics.
- Ensure accountability of task and goal completion.
- Support Shipfitting metric(s) and established goals.
- 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:
- Mentor mechanics by developing their technical knowledge and ability to execute daily objectives.
- 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.
- Focus on the quality of trade’s workmanship to ensure quality standards.
- Incorporate the Plan-Do-Check-Act model to ensure sustainment of the improvements established.
Required/Preferred Education/Training
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Graduate apprentice preferred.
Required/Preferred Experience
- Minimum of one year of experience in the Shipfitting classification.
- Previous supervisor experience in a production environment preferred.
- Minimum of one year of experience in the shipbuilding manufacturing processes and MACPAC system.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Work history of positive working relationships with peers.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively manage conflict and changing priorities.
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This Front Line Supervisor, Shipfitting role at gdbiw is based in Bath, ME, US, Brunswick, ME, US. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Front Line Supervisor, Shipfitting role at gdbiw full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a FULL TIME position. It is posted as a Front Line Supervisor, Shipfitting role in the Management department at gdbiw.
Which team or department does the Front Line Supervisor, Shipfitting at gdbiw belong to?
This Front Line Supervisor, Shipfitting position is part of the Management department at gdbiw. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the Front Line Supervisor, Shipfitting job at gdbiw posted?
This Front Line Supervisor, Shipfitting position at gdbiw was posted on Jun 26, 2024. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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