Front Line Supervisor, Welding

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, Welding to lead welding construction activities, ensure safety, quality, and on-time ship/unit schedules. This role requires coaching and mentoring mechanics to strengthen trade performance and team effectiveness.

You will manage resources, provide technical guidance, and ensure adherence to the union contract while using the BOS framework to drive productivity and efficiency.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Welding back-up/Work-Leader/Supervisory experience and VT certified or in training preferred.
• Grade 12 or higher certification preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Minimum of 5 years of shipbuilding manufacturing experience preferred.
• Previous supervisory experience in a production environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Champion BIW safety culture and enforce all safety standards and procedures across operations.
• Lead execution of Welding construction activities to support ship/unit schedules.
• Monitor the quality of work performed; ensure first-time quality through proper oversight and training.
• Provide technical guidance and support to mechanics.
• Mentor mechanics by developing their technical knowledge and ability to execute daily objectives.
• Promote continuous learning and skills development for mechanics.
• Participate in BOS principles and productivity enhancements.
• Focus on the quality of trade’s workmanship to ensure quality standards.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Conflict management

Supervisory experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Grade 12 or higher certification

VT certification or in 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, Welding is a leadership role responsible for supporting the Welding operations. Operating under the BIW Business Operating System (BOS), this position ensures safe, high-quality, and efficient execution of trade work to support ship/unit construction schedules. This role provides technical and resource management for Welding 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 Welding 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.
• 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

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Welding back-up/Work-Leader/ Supervisory experience and V.T. certified or in training preferred.
• Grade 12 or higher certification preferred.

Required/Preferred Experience

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Work history of positive working relationships with peers.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage conflict and changing priorities.
• Previous supervisory experience in a production environment preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in shipbuilding manufacturing processes preferred.