Front Line Supervisor, Electrical Power Test

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

Onsite Health Services

Job summary

General Dynamics Bath Iron Works seeks a Front Line Supervisor, Electrical Power Test in Bath, ME. This leadership role oversees electrical operations, coaching technicians, and ensuring safe, high-quality execution to support ship construction schedules.

The candidate should have 5+ years in marine electrical testing, experience with activation/test procedures, and familiarity with lock-out/tag-out practices. A high school diploma is required; college-level electrical training is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience in marine electrical testing and system activation.
• Experience with test and activation procedures.
• Experience with lock-out/tag-out procedures.
• High school diploma or GED required; college/military training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Champion safety culture and enforce all safety standards.
• Lead execution of Electrical construction activities to support ship/unit schedules.
• Provide technical guidance and support to mechanics and ensure accountability of tasks.
• Mentor mechanics and promote continuous learning and skills development.
• Apply BOS principles and drive productivity improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Electrical testing

Team supervision

Mentoring

Education

High school diploma or GED

College level training or military A-school electrical training

Tools

WFM time accounting

Job description

Responsibilities for this Position

Front Line Supervisor, Electrical Power Test

US-ME-Bath

Req ID: 2026-5409

Type: Regular Full-Time

Remaining Positions: 2

Post End Date: 10/12/2026

Category: Management

Salary Grade: D

Shift: ALL

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 - Power Test, is a leadership role responsible for supporting the Electrical operations. Operating under the BIW Business Operating System (BOS), the Front-Line Supervisor, Electrical - power 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 technicians 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 trades workmanship to ensure quality standards.
• Incorporate the Plan-Do-Check-Act model to ensure sustainment of the improvements established.

Required

Responsibilities

• High school diploma or GED.

Preferred

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

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience in marine electrical testing and system activation.
• Experience working with test and activation procedures.
• Experience working with lock-out/tag-out procedures.

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