Lead Machining & Assembly Supervisor (2nd Shift)

BWX Technologies, Inc.; Barberton (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Professional development

Mentorship programs

Job summary

BWX Technologies, Inc. seeks a Front Line Manager II for Machining & Assembly in Barberton, OH. Lead multiple union‑skilled teams, coordinate cross‑shift activities, and drive continuous improvement across machining and precision fabrication processes.

You will oversee production planning, issue resolution, and data management while fostering employee engagement and adherence to safety standards. U.S. citizenship required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Five (5) years of relevant machining, assembly, or precision‑manufacturing supervisory experience, preferably in a unionized environment.
• Proven experience supervising union skilled trades in machining, assembly, or precision component fabrication within a complex production setting.
• Strong technical background in machining processes, assembly practices, precision tolerancing, and multi‑team coordination across multiple buildings or work centers.
• Ability to work autonomously within established practices, exercising sound judgment to resolve machining and assembly issues with limited precedent.
• Motivated to support production teams, proactively identify issues, and drive timely resolution.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, capable of engaging and influencing employees and leaders of diverse backgrounds and generations.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, mentor, and develop union hourly skilled trades employees in machining, assembly, and related precision‑fabrication processes.
• Manage daily activities of multiple machining and assembly teams, ensuring safety, quality, and production requirements.
• Provide leadership continuity across shifts by establishing production plans and coordinating work execution.
• Plan, direct, and coordinate machining and assembly activities across multiple buildings, work centers, and product lines.
• Work closely with technical support groups to interpret fabrication work scopes, resolve machining issues, and ensure adherence to specifications.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing support, and quality groups to investigate problems, identify root causes, and formalize corrective actions.
• Input, analyze, and manage data related to labor time, production schedules, and workflow management within applicable computer systems.
• Evaluate machining and assembly operations to recommend improvements in workflow design, efficiency, resource utilization, safety, and cost control.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Union experience

Problem solving

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Tools

MS Office

SharePoint

Job description

BWX Technologies, Inc. seeks a Front Line Manager II for Machining & Assembly in Barberton, OH. Lead multiple union‑skilled teams, coordinate cross‑shift activities, and drive continuous improvement across machining and precision fabrication processes.

You will oversee production planning, issue resolution, and data management while fostering employee engagement and adherence to safety standards. U.S. citizenship required.