Fabrication Front Line Manager

About the role

BWX Technologies, Inc. is seeking an experienced supervisor to lead a dynamic team of welders and production techs in a heavy equipment manufacturing environment. The position is a designated weekend, night shift position and will not rotate.

Responsibilities

• Practice visible leadership on the floor, providing technical and administrative oversight of work through observations and floor surveillance.
• Encourage a questioning attitude to ensure a safe work environment and the highest quality standards.
• Communicate job expectations and performance requirements to welders and production techs.
• Manage employee performance through evaluations of expectations and objectives, including safe working practices, quality of work, compliance to procedures, and productivity.
• Coach employees to improve or correct unacceptable performance.
• Manage employee attendance, training, and production records through electronic systems.
• Serve as a liaison between shop floor personnel and management.
• Lead production communication and safety meetings.
• Schedule department resources to meet established scheduling deadlines.
• Work closely with engineering to develop/modify processes to exceed efficiency requirements and optimize welding productivity/performance.
• Ensure timely availability of required materials for the operations being performed.
• Schedule overtime according to needs.
• Perform monthly risk assessments of work area, identifying vulnerabilities and taking action for immediate correction.
• Through coordination with engineering, ensure personnel maintain the proper weld qualifications.
• Take an active role in continuous improvement initiatives with their area of responsibility.
• Lead weekly department level discussion at visual performance boards, receive critique and/or feedback, and provide constructive improvement paths.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent plus 2 years of direct supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Supervisory experience includes leading teams, assigning individual work, performance management, work evaluation, issuing disciplinary actions, and coaching/mentoring employees.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and professionally, contribute to technical teams, and establish effective working relationships with other departments.
• Demonstrated computer skills (i.e. data entry, Word and Excel, timekeeping systems, etc.).

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 2 years of direct supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Supervisory experience includes leading teams, assigning individual work, performance management, work evaluation, issuing disciplinary actions, and coaching/mentoring employees.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and professionally, contribute to technical teams, and establish effective working relationships with other departments.
• Demonstrated computer skills (i.e. data entry, Word and Excel, timekeeping systems, etc.).

Skills

• Leadership
• Technical Oversight
• Operational Efficiency
• Communication
• Collaboration
• Quality Assurance
• Performance Management
• Training and Development
• Employee Relations
• Continuous Improvement

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans. Paid time off to promote a healthy work-life balance. Professional development opportunities, including mentorship programs and sponsorship for continuing education. An inclusive atmosphere that celebrates new perspectives and supports collaboration between different generations. The chance to be part of a mission-driven organization making a positive impact on the future of energy. Opportunities for continuous learning and training to grow throughout your career!

Pay

The base salary range for this position in Indiana (US-IN) at the start of employment is expected to be between $79,000 and $119,0000.00 per year. However, the base salary offered is based on local job market factors, and may vary further depending on factors specific to the selected job candidate, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations.

Schedule

This position is a designated weekend, night shift position and will not rotate. The selected candidate may train up to 6 months on 1st shift or split shift before being placed in the position.