Front Line Supervisor, Carpenters

Job Description

The Front Line Supervisor, For Carpenter Structural Test is a leadership role supporting the carpentry operations. Operating under the BIW Business Operating System (BOS), this position ensures safe, high-quality, and efficient execution of trade work to support ships/unit construction schedules. This role provides technical and resource management for Carpentry Structural Test 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 Carpentry Structural Test activities to support ship/unit schedules.
• Work closely With NAVSEA and Navy Personnel during Tests. Also working with INSURV while on sea trials.
• 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 Graduate or GED preferred
• Graduate apprentice preferred

• Two years of experience in C02, classifications preferred.
• 5 years supervisory experience preferred.
• Understanding of shipbuilding/manufacturing processes and MACPAC system preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage conflict.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Previous supervisory experience in a production environment is desired.