Front Line Supervisor, Electrical Power Test
Job Summary
We offer a competitive salary for this role with an expected range of $71600 $90700/yr. The final offer will depend on your experience skills and overall qualifications. General Dynamics Bath Iron Works also provides a variety of benefits including medical & dental insurance coverage 401(k) retirement savings plan flexible spending accounts/HSAs life and disability insurance company paid holidays paid time off (PTO) health coaching athletic trainers employee assistance programs and onsite health services.
The Front Line Supervisor Electrical - Power Test is a leadership role responsible for supporting the Electrical operations. Operating under the BIW Business Operating System (BOS) the Front-Line Supervisor Electrical - power Test ensures safe high-quality and efficient execution of trade work to support ship/unit construction schedules. This role provides technical and resource management for Electrical activities and plays a key role in coaching and mentoring technicians 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 Electrical 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.
Operational Management:
- Participate in efforts to improve efficiency and optimization.
- Provide technical guidance and support to mechanics.
- Ensure accountability of task and goal completion.
- 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 trades workmanship to ensure quality standards.
- Incorporate the Plan-Do-Check-Act model to ensure sustainment of the improvements established.
Required:
- High school diploma or GED.
Preferred:
- College level training or military A-school electrical training.
- Minimum of 5 years experience in marine electrical testing and system activation.
- Experience working with test and activation procedures.
- Experience working with lock-out/tag-out procedures.
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
General Dynamics Bath Iron Works is a full service shipyard specializing in the design, construction and support of Navy ships.