Front Line Supervisor - Material Control - 2nd Shift

Job Description

The Front Line Supervisor, Material Control - 2nd Shift, 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 Mac Pac 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.