Front Line Supervisor, Shipfitting - 3rd Shift

Job DescriptionThe Front Line Supervisor, Shipfitting - 3rd Shift, is a leadership role responsible for supporting the Shipfitting operations on 3rd shift. 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 Shipfitting activities and plays a key role in coaching and mentoring mechanics to strengthen trade performance and team effectiveness.Key ResponsibilitiesSafety 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 Shipfitting 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.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:Participate in efforts to improve efficiency and optimization.Provide technical guidance and support to mechanics.Ensure accountability of task and goal completion.Support Shipfitting 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.Minimum of one year of experience in the Shipfitting classification.Previous supervisor experience in a production environment preferred. Minimum of one year of experience in the shipbuilding manufacturing processes and MACPAC system.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Work history of positive working relationships with peers.Demonstrated ability to effectively manage conflict and changing priorities.

Created: 2025-10-09