First Line Supervisor

About the role

Bowhead seeks First-Line Supervisors to oversee daily maintenance/productions operations and personnel at the Anniston Army Depot in Anniston, AL. The position requires a certain degree of creativity and latitude, typically attending Government Program Meetings and reporting to a Corporate Director or Official.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations, ensuring production goal targets are met
• Enforce safety and company policies on the ground
• Track staff attendance and punctuality, record violations for safety or behavior, create work schedules, complete paperwork or assign daily tasks
• Handle Day to Day Work Assignments and Training of Employees
• Maintain appropriate security clearance for access to Depot Production Computer System
• Ensure all employees log into the Government computer system or network using their Common Access Card (CAC) at least once weekly
• Act as Site Supervisor on behalf of the contractor during shifts other than the day shift
• Attend at least one start of work meeting daily in a cost center, supervised by the individual
• Work over-time as needed to meet mission requirements
• Notify the Government of corrective actions taken to address employees not meeting expected standards of conduct or assigned duties
• Ensure all work meets prescribed quality standards
• Promote collaboration among team members and across departments
• Coach and train team members to support continuous improvement
• Track performance metrics and provide regular feedback
• Report updates to management and relay information to frontline employees
• Participate in hiring, onboarding, or performance reviews as needed
• Resolve customer or operational issues requiring escalation
• Manage employee work schedules and contribute to workforce planning
• Monitor department budgets and recommend process adjustments when needed

Requirements

• At least four to six (4-6) years of experience in Army in depot level maintenance and production support
• Minimum of four (4) years’ documented management experience managing twenty or more (20+) personnel both directly and indirectly with or in support of the US military
• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the maintenance/production and logistics field
• Extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
• Competent in OSHA general industry health and safety practices and requirements

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED
• Bachelor’s degree preferred in business, acquisition, supply chain, or relevant equivalency
• Logistics Management experience may be substituted for education on a year for year basis, where four (4) additional years of Logistics Management experience may be substituted for a formal college degree
• Written and oral communications abilities commensurate with this management role
• Intermediate to advanced level skills in Microsoft Office software suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
• Ability to understand, speak, read, and write the English language
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees, Government Representatives, and outside contacts
• Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a team
• Valid driver’s license in the state of employment with an acceptable driving record
• Ability to pass a pre-employment background check

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and direction to the four Army Depots management and technical team
• Maintains effective communication between upper management and employees

Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
• Must be able to twist, bend, and squat periodically

Security Clearance Requirements

• Must be able to maintain a security clearance at the Secret level
• US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location