Front Line Supervisor, Electrical Combat Test

General Dynamics - Bath Iron Works; Bath (ME); On-site; USD 72,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics - Bath Iron Works in Bath, ME is seeking a Front Line Supervisor, Electrical - Combat Test to lead electrical trade work in ship construction. You will mentor mechanics, ensure safety and first-time quality, and coordinate with area management to align resources with schedules.

Responsibilities include supervising electrical construction, administering the BOS framework, and driving continuous improvement while adhering to union contracts and time-keeping practices.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• College level training or military A-school electrical training is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in marine electrical combat testing and system activation.
• Experience with test and activation procedures.
• Experience with lock-out/tag-out procedures.
• Ability to work with outside AGEIS Test Team.

Responsibilities

• Safety Leadership: champion BIW safety culture and enforce safety standards across operations.
• Project Execution: lead electrical construction activities to support ship/unit schedules and ensure first-time quality.
• Operational Management: provide technical guidance and ensure accountability and efficient resource use.
• Mentoring & Team Development: mentor mechanics and communicate procedures and controls clearly.
• Continuous Improvement: participate in BOS principles and drive process improvements.

Skills

Electrical supervision

Leadership

Safety leadership

Mentoring

Education

High school diploma or GED

Military A-school electrical training

College level training

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.

The Front Line Supervisor, Electrical - Combat Test, is a leadership role responsible for supporting the Electrical operations. Operating under the BIW Business Operating System (BOS), the Front Line Supervisor, Electrical - Combat 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 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

• High school diploma or GED.

Preferred

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

Preferred

• Minimum of 5 years experience in marine electrical combat testing and system activation.
• Experience working with test and activation procedures.
• Experience working with lock-out/tag-out procedures.
• Ability to work with outside AGEIS Test Team.

Unique/Additional Requirements

• Security clearance or ability to obtain Security clearance.
  • This position requires you to be able to obtain a government security clearance. You must be a US Citizen for consideration and you must be able to obtain an interim security clearance within the first 45 days of hire. For more information regarding the security clearance process, please visit Investigations & Clearance Process (dcsa.mil)