First Line Supervisor

UIC Government Services and the Bowhead Family of Companies; Texarkana (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) retirement plans

Job summary

UIC Government Services and the Bowhead Family of Companies seeks a First-Line Supervisor (RRAD) to lead daily maintenance and production operations at Texarkana, TX, and Watervliet Arsenal, NY. You will supervise staff, enforce safety, coordinate training, and ensure DoD regulations are followed, reporting to a corporate director.

The role requires on-site presence and a Secret clearance. Salary ranges from $60,000 to $70,000 per year, with travel and performance-based opportunities.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of Army depot level maintenance and production support experience.
• At least 4 years of documented management experience overseeing 20+ personnel.
• Familiar with standard concepts and procedures in maintenance/production and logistics.
• OSHA general industry health and safety practices knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and ensure production goals are met.
• Enforce safety and company policies on the ground and adherence to OSHA guidelines.
• Manage workforce scheduling, attendance, and performance feedback.
• Coordinate training, hiring, onboarding, and performance reviews as needed.
• Monitor budgets and recommend process adjustments to improve efficiency.
• Communicate updates to management and frontline staff; handle escalations.

Skills

Depot maintenance experience

People management

OSHA safety practices

Leadership abilities

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred in business, acquisition, supply chain

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

FIRST LINE SUPERVISOR (RRAD)

Bowhead seeks First-Line Supervisors to fill positions at the Red River Army Depot located in Texarkana, TX andWatervliet Arsenal located in Watervliet, NYto oversee daily maintenance/productions operations and personnel to ensure the facility remains mission-ready and compliant with strict Department of Defense (DoD) regulations. Performs a variety of complex tasks. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. Typically attends Government Program Meetings and reports to a Corporate Director or Official.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for overseeing daily operations, ensuring production goal targets are met.
• Enforce safety and company policies on the ground. Production lines are ripe with potential safety hazards, it’s important to understand the risks of working with heavy machinery or other dangerous equipment.
• Responsible for ensuring the workforce adheres to Army, company, and OSHA safety guidelines for maintenance/production tasks.
• Responsible for tracking staff attendance and punctuality, record violations for safety or behavior, create work schedules, complete paperwork or assign daily tasks.
• Responsible for Day to Day Work Assignments and Handling of immediate needs and training of employees.
• Maintain appropriate security clearance for access to Depot Production Computer System.
• Ensure all employees are logging into the Government computer system or network using their Common Access Card (CAC) at a minimum once weekly to maintain access to the computer system.
• Act as the Site Supervisor on behalf of the contractor while work is being performed on shifts other than the day shift.
• Attend at least one start of work meeting daily in a cost center, which they supervise contract employees.
• Will be required to work over‑time as needed to meet mission requirements.
• Responsible for notifying the Government of the level of corrective action taken to correct employees who were identified not meeting expected standards of conduct or assigned duties.
• Ensuring all work meets the prescribed quality standards.
• Promoting collaboration among team members and across departments.
• Coaching and training team members to support continuous improvement
• Tracking performance metrics and providing regular feedback
• Reporting updates to management and relaying information to frontline employees
• Participating in hiring, onboarding or performance reviews as needed
• Resolving customer or operational issues that require escalation
• Managing employee work schedules and contributing to workforce planning
• Monitoring department budgets and recommending process adjustments when needed

Qualifications

• 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.
• Individual shall have 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 Representative, 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.
• Monitor/provide effective performance feedback through employee recognition, coaching, and disciplinary action.
• Ensures flow of communication from upper management to employees and vice versa.

Environment

• First Line Supervisor is required to be on‑site.
• Work areas consist of office and non-office settings such as maintenance, production, and logistics facilities.
• Requires wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) which includes safety glasses, protective-toe footwear, gloves, and hearing protection as required.

Targeted salary range is $60,000 to $70,000 annually based on qualifications and experience.

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.

Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Bowhead considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and business considerations when extending an offer.

Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug & alcohol screening and/or random drug screen, and must follow UIC’s Non-DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program requirements. If the position requires, an applicant must pass a pre-employment criminal background history check. All post-secondary education listed on the applicant’s resume/application may be subject to verification.

Where driving may be required or where a rental car must be obtained for business travel purposes, applicants must have a valid driver license for this position and will be subject to verification. In addition, the applicant must pass an in-house, online, driving course to be authorized to drive for company purposes.

UIC is an equal opportunity employer. Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation (UIC) considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status EOE/D/V. Pursuant to The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 43 U.S.C. Sec. 1601 et seq., and subject to other state and federal requirements, UIC and its subsidiaries may legally grant certain preference in employment opportunities to UIC Shareholders and their Descendants. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity posters here .

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

UIC Government Services (UICGS / Bowhead) provides innovative business solutions to federal and commercial customers in the areas of engineering, maintenance services, information technology, program support, logistics/base support, and procurement. Collectively, the fast-growing Bowhead Family of Companies offers a breadth of services which are performed with a focus on quality results. Headquartered in Springfield, VA, we are a fast‑growing, multi-million-dollar company recognized as a top Alaska Native Corporation providing services across the Department of Defense and many federal agencies. Bowhead offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short/long-term disability, and 401(k) retirement plans as well as a paid time off programs for eligible full‑time employees. Eligible part‑time employees are able to participate in the 401(k) retirement plans and state or contract required paid time off programs.

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ID 2026-25119

Category Program/Project Management

Location : Location US-TX-Texarkana

Min USD $60,000.00/Yr.

Max USD $70,000.00/Yr.

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain N/A

Minimum Clearance Required Secret

Travel Requirement 10% - 25%

Additional Locations US-AL-Anniston | US-NY-Watervliet | US-CA-Herlong