Front Line Supervisor - Material Control - 2nd Shift, Bath, ME

The Front Line Supervisor, Material Control - 2nd Shift, is a leadership role responsible for supporting the Material Control operations. Operating under the BIW Business Operating System (BOS), this position ensures safe, high-quality, and efficient execution of trade work to support ship/unit construction schedules. This role provides technical and resource management for Material Control activities and plays a key role in coaching and mentoring mechanics to strengthen trade performance and team effectiveness.

• 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:

• Perform analysis and maintenance of MacPac generated kit reports
• 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:

• Plan, organize and coordinate work of Material Handlers in a warehouse environment .
• Ensure employees are executing inventory transactions in a manner that maintains an accurate inventory.
• Interface routinely with Production Management, Production Control, and Planning regarding material issues and status.
• Effectively communicate and maintain a safe, productive working relationship with the Hourly Team, Salaried Team, and Union Representatives.
• 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:

• Provide leadership and mentoring to employees under your charge.
  
• 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.
• Incorporate the Plan-Do-Check-Act model to ensure sustainment of the improvements established.

• High School Diploma or GED required.
  

• 2+ years of heavy equipment experience (Class A CDL, Forklift, Loader, Lull, etc.) required.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• PC skills (Microsoft Office Suite) required.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage conflict.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

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