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, Material Control is a leadership role responsible for supporting the Material Control 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 Material Control 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: • Perform analysis and maintenance of MacPac generated kit reports • 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: • Plan, organize and coordinate work of Material Handlers in a warehouse environment. • Ensure employees are executing inventory transactions in a manner that maintains an accurate inventory. • Interface routinely with Production Management, Production Control, and Planning regarding material issues and status. • Effectively communicate and maintain a safe, productive working relationship with the Hourly Team, Salaried Team, and Union Representatives. • 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: • Provide leadership and mentoring to employees under your charge. • 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. • Incorporate the Plan-Do-Check-Act model to ensure sustainment of the improvements established. Required/Preferred Education/Training • High School Diploma or GED required. Required/Preferred Experience • 2+ years of heavy equipment experience (Class A CDL, Forklift, Loader, Lull, etc.) required. • Supervisory experience preferred. • PC skills (Microsoft Office Suite) required. • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities. • Demonstrated ability to effectively manage conflict. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.