Front Line Supervisor, Tinsmith

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

Job summary

General Dynamics - Bath Iron Works is seeking a Front Line Supervisor, Tinsmith to lead Tin Shop operations and uphold BOS standards for safety, quality, and schedule milestones. You will coach mechanics, manage resources, and ensure first-time quality while aligning with ship/unit construction goals.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, two years Tin Shop experience, and strong MS Office skills. Graduate apprentice preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Two years Tin Shop experience preferred.
• Trades experience in industrial/construction environment.
• Proficient in MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Champion BIW safety culture and enforce safety standards.
• Lead Tin Shop activities to support ship/unit schedules and ensure first-time quality.
• Coordinate with area management to align resources with needs and manage time/priorities.

Skills

Leadership

Safety leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Time management

Conflict management

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Graduate apprentice preferred

Tools

MS Office

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.

The Front Line Supervisor, Tinsmith, is a leadership role responsible for supporting the Tin Shop operations. Operating under the BIW Business Operating System (BOS), the Front Line Supervisor, Tinsmith position compliance with safety, quality, and performance standards while coordinating with other key stakeholders to meet overall milestones to support ship/unit construction schedules. This role provides technical and resource management for Tin Shop 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 Tin Shop 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.
• Support Tin Shop 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.

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.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Graduate apprentice preferred.
• Trades experience in an industrial or construction environment required.
• Two years' experience in Tin Shop preferred.
• Solid understanding of shipbuilding processes and MACPAC systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage conflict required.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities required.
• Must be competent in MS Office products to include Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Previous supervisory experience in a production environment desired.