Front Line Supervisor, Electrical Power Test

Job Description:

We offer a competitive salary for this role, with an expected range of $88,000 - $115,000/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 trade’s workmanship to ensure quality standards.
- Incorporate the Plan-Do-Check-Act model to ensure sustainment of the improvements established.

Required/Preferred Education/Training:

Required:

• High school diploma or GED.

Preferred:

• College level training or military A-school electrical training.

Required/Preferred Experience:

• 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.
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