Front Line Supervisor, Welding

Safety Leadership

• Champion BIW safety culture and enforce all safety standards and procedures.
• 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 Welding 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 trade’s workmanship to ensure quality standards.
• Incorporate the Plan-Do-Check-Act model to ensure sustainment of the improvements established.

High School Diploma or GED required. Welding back-up/Work-Leader/ Supervisory experience and V.T. certified or in training preferred. Grade 12 or higher certification preferred. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required. Work history of positive working relationships with peers. Demonstrated ability to effectively manage conflict and changing priorities. Previous supervisory experience in a production environment preferred. Minimum of 5 years of experience in shipbuilding manufacturing processes preferred.