Front Line Supervisor, Welding

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

Job summary

General Dynamics - Bath Iron Works in Bath, ME is seeking a skilled supervisor to lead welding construction activities, monitor workmanship quality, and coordinate with area management to align resources with shipyard needs.

The role emphasizes safety leadership, mentoring mechanics, and continuous improvement under BOS principles, with 5+ years of shipbuilding experience and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 5 years of shipbuilding/manufacturing experience preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required.

Responsibilities

• Champion BIW safety culture and enforce safety standards across operations.
• Lead welding construction activities; monitor quality and ensure first-time quality.
• Coordinate with area management to align resources with operations and POW execution.
• Provide technical guidance to mechanics; ensure task accountability and timely completion.
• Understand and administer the union labor contract; utilize WFM for time and charges.

Skills

Safety leadership

Project execution

Operational management

Team leadership

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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.

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.

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