Front Line Supervisor, Electrical

Job Description

The Front Line Supervisor, Electrical, is a leadership role responsible for supporting the Electrical 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 Electrical 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 Electrical 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.
• Graduate apprentice preferred.

• Minimum of two years of experience in the Electrician classification.
• Previous supervisor experience in a production environment preferred.
• Minimum of one year of experience in 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.