Front Line Supervisor, Operating Crew 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

Employee assistance programs

Onsite health services

Job summary

General Dynamics – Bath Iron Works is seeking a Front-Line Supervisor, Operating Crew to lead the Outside Machinist team on first and second shifts, ensuring safe testing and activation of propulsion and auxiliary systems. The role directs test mechanics and coordinates with pipe, machinery, electrical trades to meet milestones.

The position emphasizes safety leadership, quality oversight, and continuous improvement under BIW’s BOS framework, with a focus on mentoring mechanics and documenting

Qualifications

• Naval or maritime ship engineering plant operating experience.
• Ability and desire to work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Champion BIW safety culture and enforce all safety standards and procedures across operations.
• Lead execution of Operating Crew flushing and test activities to support ship schedules.
• Monitor the quality of work performed; ensure first-time quality through proper oversight and training.
• Coordinate with Area management to align resources with operational needs.
• Track the status of Preventive Maintenance workloads and complete work orders to reduce downtime.
• Provide technical guidance and mentor mechanics.

Skills

Propulsion systems operation

Team leadership

Safety leadership

Leadership

Problem solving

Education

Navy or Maritime ship engineering plant operating experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Project

PowerPoint

Access

Web-based data management tools

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, Operating Crew is a leadership role responsible for supporting the Outside Machinist Operating Crew operations on first and second shift. The Operating Crew Test Supervisor is responsible for executing flushes, activation, and testing, of ship propulsion systems, supporting auxiliary systems and prime movers. Responsibilities also include supervising safe ship operations during sea trials. The OC Test Supervisor will direct the activities of Department 09OC test mechanics and coordinate activities with multiple trades including pipe, machinery, electrical, and vent. All tasks are planned and executed with safety as the highest priority. The OC Test supervisor reports to the Trade Superintendent. Operating under the BIW Business Operating System (BOS), the Front Line Supervisor, Operating Crew ensures compliance with safety, quality, and performance standards while coordinating with other key stakeholders to meet overall milestones.

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 Operating Crew flushing and test activities in support of 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.
• Track the status of assigned Preventative Maintenance (PM) workloads and work order’s completion status to enable intervention for planned downtime (and reduce unplanned outages).

Operational Management:

• Familiar with activation and operation of Ships HM&E systems to include but not limited to: Propulsion systems, Distributed Sea water cooling systems, High and Low Air systems, Gas Turbine and Diesel engines, and fuel and oil storage, service, and purification systems.
• Participate in efforts to improve efficiency and optimization.
• Provide technical guidance and support to mechanics.
• Ensure accountability of task and goal completion.
• Support Outside Machinist metric(s) and established goals.
• Understand, support, and administer the union labor contract.
• Use electronic time accounting system (WFM) to maintain employees’ time, overtime, and work order charges daily.
• 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.
• 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

• Navy or Maritime ship engineering plant operating experience

Required experience:

• Propulsion and auxiliary systems operation.
• General computer skills, including competence with Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, Power Point, and Access, and experience with web-based data management tools.
• Ability and desire to work in a team environment.

Preferred experience:

• OSHA Control of Hazardous Energy processes and procedures in marine or industrial environment.
• NFPA 70E Electrical Safety process and procedures.
• Problem resolution and root cause identification processes.
• Well developed oral and written presentation skills.
• US Government Secret security clearance.
• Able to maintain organization in the dynamic environment of ship construction and testing.
• Position requires occasional night and weekend work.