Front Line Supervisor - Material Control

General Dynamics Bath Iron Works; Brunswick (ME); On-site; USD 88,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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 on‑d­

Job summary

General Dynamics Bath Iron Works is seeking a Front Line Supervisor - Material Control in Bath, ME. You will lead safety practices, oversee material handlers, and ensure accurate inventory while coordinating with Production and Planning teams.

The role requires 2+ years of heavy equipment experience and supervisory skills; strong communication is essential. Competitive benefits and growth opportunities are provided in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of heavy equipment experience and supervisory capacity.
• Proficient in PC use and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and conflicts.

Responsibilities

• Safety leadership across operations with PPE and hazard awareness.
• Monitor work quality and ensure first-time quality through oversight.
• Coordinate Plan of the Week (POW) and align resources with needs.
• Plan and supervise Material Handlers in a warehouse setting.
• Communicate with Production Management, Planning, and union reps.

Skills

Heavy equipment experience

Supervisory experience

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

WFM system

Job description

Front Line Supervisor - Material Control

Location

US-ME-Bath | US-ME-Brunswick | US-ME-Brunswick

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

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:

• Perform analysis and maintenance of MacPac generated kit reports
• 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:

• Plan, organize and coordinate work of Material Handlers in a warehouse environment.
• Ensure employees are executing inventory transactions in a manner that maintains an accurate inventory.
• Interface routinely with Production Management, Production Control, and Planning regarding material issues and status.
• Effectively communicate and maintain a safe, productive working relationship with the Hourly Team, Salaried Team, and Union Representatives.
• 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:

• Provide leadership and mentoring to employees under your charge.
• 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.
• Incorporate the Plan-Do-Check-Act model to ensure sustainment of the improvements established.

Required/Preferred Education/Training

• High School Diploma or GED required.

Required/Preferred Experience

• 2+ years of heavy equipment experience (Class A CDL, Forklift, Loader, Lull, etc.) required.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• PC skills (Microsoft Office Suite) required.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage conflict.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.