Area Supervisor, Ships Completion

We offer a competitive salary for this role, with an expected range of $92,000 - $116,700/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 Area Supervisor, Ships Completion is responsible for supporting the Ships Completion operations. Operating under the BIW Business Operating System (BOS), the Area Supervisor, Ships Completion ensures safe, high-quality, and efficient execution of trade work to support ship/unit construction schedules. This role provides technical and resource management and plays a key role in coaching and mentoring Front Line Supervisors to strengthen trade performance and team effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities

Safety Leadership

• Ensure a safe, clean, working environment is always maintained during the construction process.
• Responsible for Cost Performance, Plan of Week Development and Execution.
  
  
  

Project Execution

• Manage special projects as assigned by ships management.
• Responsible to understand the ships plan and priorities and execute.
• Understand rework drivers and ensure documentation and resolution of issues including follow hull fixes.
• Work to identify, develop, and implement cost reduction initiatives.
  
  
  

Operations Management

• Coordinate work of multiple supervisors and support functions.
• Coordinate and/or facilitate the resolution of any barriers, either production or pre-production that could impede the achievement of scheduled events.
• Ensure solid turnover process and communication between shifts.
  
  
  

Training and Development

• Mentor Front Line Supervisors by developing their technical knowledge, leadership skills, and ability to execute daily objectives.
• Promote continuous learning and skills development for both supervisors and mechanics.
  
  
  

Team Collaboration and Communication

• Work closely with Production Control to establish and sequence work orders in MACPAC for the assigned area of responsibility.
• Work in accordance with all Union agreements and promote teamwork.
  
  
  

Continuous Improvement

• Ensure the final product is built to all QA requirements and inspection procedures with proper documentation.
• Work to maintain a high level of credibility with customers.
• High School Graduate or GED required.
• Graduate of BIW's Apprenticeship Program or other related education preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years production/shipyard experience required.
• Solid understanding of shipbuilding processes and MACPAC system.
• Solid understanding of union agreement.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage conflict.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage multiple priorities.
• Understanding of labor cost reporting.