Front Line Supervisor, Electrical

Transmission & Distribution World; Bath (ME); On-site; USD 72,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics – Bath Iron Works in Bath, ME seeks an experienced Electrician Supervisor to lead electrical construction for ship/unit schedules, ensuring first-time quality and safety across operations.

You will oversee PPE use, coordinate with area management, and mentor mechanics while upholding union contracts and continuous improvement practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of experience in the Electrician classification.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Champion BIW safety culture and enforce all safety standards and procedures across operations.
• Lead execution of electrical construction activities to support ship/unit schedules.
• Monitor quality of work to ensure first-time quality through oversight and training.
• Support POW execution and coordinate with area management to align resources.
• Provide technical guidance and support to mechanics and ensure task completion.
• Understand, support, and administer the union labor contract.
• Mentor mechanics by developing their technical knowledge and skills.
• Promote continuous learning and process improvement using BOS and Plan-Do-Check-Act.

Skills

Electrical experience

Leadership

Communication skills

Conflict management

Team collaboration

Project coordination

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Graduate apprentice preferred

Tools

MACPAC system

Job description

We offer a competitive salary for this role, with an expected range of $71,600 – $90,700/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.

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.
• 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.