Front Line Supervisor, Tinsmith

Job Description

The Front Line Supervisor, Tinsmith, is a leadership role responsible for supporting the Tin Shop operations. Operating under the BIW Business Operating System (BOS), the Front Line Supervisor, Tinsmith position compliance with safety, quality, and performance standards while coordinating with other key stakeholders to meet overall milestones to support ship/unit construction schedules. This role provides technical and resource management for Tin Shop activities and plays a key role in coaching and mentoring mechanics to strengthen trade performance and team effectiveness.

• 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.

• Lead execution of Tin Shop 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.

• Participate in efforts to improve efficiency and optimization.
• Provide technical guidance and support to mechanics.
• Ensure accountability of task and goal completion.
• Support Tin Shop 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Trades experience in an industrial or construction environment required.
• Two years' experience in Tin Shop preferred.
• Solid understanding of shipbuilding processes and MACPAC systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage conflict required.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities required.
• Must be competent in MS Office products to include Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Previous supervisory experience in a production environment desired.