Front Line Supervisor, Electrical

Transmission & Distribution World; Bath (ME); On-site; USD 88,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental Insurance

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

Onsite health services

Job summary

The Front Line Supervisor, Electrical, at Bath Iron Works, leads electrical construction activities to support ship/unit schedules and coaches mechanics for safety and quality. The role emphasizes safe, high-quality, and efficient execution of trade work within the BOS framework.

Ideal candidates bring at least two years' Electrician experience, supervisory skills in a production setting, and strong communication abilities.

Qualifications

• Two years minimum experience in the Electrician classification.
• Previous supervisor experience in a production environment preferred.
• Experience in shipbuilding manufacturing processes and MACPAC system.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Positive working relationships with peers.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety culture and enforce safety standards across operations.
• Lead execution of Electrical construction activities to support ship/unit schedules.
• Monitor the quality of work; ensure first-time quality through oversight and training.
• Provide technical guidance and support to mechanics.
• Mentor mechanics and develop their technical knowledge and daily objectives.
• Understand, support, and administer the union labor contract.
• Use electronic time accounting to maintain employees’ time, overtime, and work orders.
• Coordinate Plan of the Week (POW) with area management.

Skills

Communication

Supervision

Electrician experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Graduate apprentice preferred

Tools

MACPAC system

Job description

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.

• 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
• onsite health services

The Front Line Supervisor, Electrical, is a leadership role responsible for supporting the Electrical 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 Electrical activities and plays a key role in coaching and mentoring mechanics 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

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Graduate apprentice preferred.

Required/Preferred Experience

• Minimum of two years of experience in the Electrician classification required.
• Previous supervisor experience in a production environment preferred.
• Minimum of one year of experience in shipbuilding manufacturing processes and MACPAC system.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Work history of positive working relationships with peers.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage conflict and changing priorities.