Fabrication Front Line Manager Weekend Nights

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Fabrication FLM - Weekend Nights

Welcome to BWXT

We believe in empowering our employees and cultivating a dynamic workplace that fosters growth and collaboration. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your career, you'll find opportunities to challenge yourself, learn from seasoned experts, and contribute to nuclear innovation. We required a diverse range of skills to support our work in the markets that drive our business and welcome candidates from all backgrounds and life stages who are passionate about making a difference.

Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced supervisor to lead a dynamic team of welders and production techs in a heavy equipment manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will practice visible leadership on the floor, providing technical oversight and ensuring operational efficiency through effective communication and collaboration. If you are passionate about leading by example, fostering a strong safety culture, and driving productivity while supporting team development, we invite you to apply and become an integral part of our operations.

Location:

On-site in Mt. Vernon, Indiana


Your Night to Night as a Fabrication Supervisor (FLM) /Weekends

• Practices visible leadership on the floor providing technical and administrative oversight of work through observations and floor surveillance.
• Encourages a questioning attitude to ensure a safe work environment and the highest quality standards.
• Clearly communicates job expectations and performance requirements to welders and production techs.
• Manages employee performance through the evaluation of expectations and objectives, including safe working practices, quality of work, compliance to procedures, and productivity.
• Coaches employees to improve and/or correct unacceptable performance.
• Manages employee attendance, training and production records through electronic systems.
• Serves as a liaison between shop floor personnel and management.
• Leads production communication and safety meetings.
• Schedules department resources to meet established scheduling deadlines.
• Works closely with engineering to develop/modify processes to exceed efficiency requirements and optimize welding productivity/performance.
• Ensures timely availability of required materials for the operations being performed.
• Schedules overtime according to needs.
• Performs monthly risk assessments of work area, identifying vulnerabilities and taking action for immediate correction.
• Through coordination with engineering ensures personnel maintain the proper weld qualifications.
• Takes an active role in continuous improvement initiatives with their area of responsibility.
• Leads weekly department level discussion at visual performance boards, receives critique and/or feedback, and provides constructive improvement paths.

Required Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent plus 2 years of direct supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment and 5 years of experience applicable to welding. Supervisory experience includes but is not limited to leading teams, assigning individual work, performance management, work evaluation, issuing disciplinary actions and coaching/mentoring employees.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and professionally, contribute to technical teams, and establish effective working relationships with other departments.
• Demonstrated computer skills (i.e. data entry, Word and Excel, timekeeping systems, etc.)
• This position is a designated weekend, night shift position and will not rotate. The selected candidate may train up to 6 months on 1st shift or split shift before being placed in the position.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans.
• Work schedule will be Friday, Saturday and Sunday 4 PM - 4 AM. Occasionally may be asked to report at other times as business needs dictate.
• Paid time off to promote a healthy work-life balance.
• Professional development opportunities, including mentorship programs and sponsorship for continuing education.
• An inclusive atmosphere that celebrates new perspectives and supports collaboration between different generations.
• The chance to be part of a mission-driven organization making a positive impact on the future of energy.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and training to grow throughout your career!

Pay: $76,000.00 - $119,0000.00

The base salary range for this position in Indiana (US-IN) at the start of employment is expected to be between $76,000.00 and $119,0000.00 per year. However, the base salary offered is based on local job market factors, and may vary further depending on factors specific to the selected job candidate, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to these considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, such as an annual cash incentive in addition to a full range of medical, retirement, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided at such time the selected job candidate receives an offer of employment. If hired, the selected job candidate will be employed 'at-will,' unless employed at a location and in a position subject to a collective bargaining agreement. The company further reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment, compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and other market factors.

As a federal government contractor, BWX Technologies, Inc. and any subsidiaries, affiliates and related entities ("BWXT" or the "Company") complies with all federal, state, and local laws and customer requirements regarding health and safety protocols. As such, all BWXT new hires will be required to adhere to applicable Company health and safety requirements within the workplace as a condition of employment.

All candidates must be U.S. citizens. Selected applicants are required to successfully complete a pre-employment check and drug screening. In addition, the position may require the ability to obtain and maintain applicable federal eligibility requirements for access to classified/sensitive information or matter which involves an extensive criminal and financial background investigation, drug test, previous employment, and reference verifications.

BWXT is committed to the concept of Equal Employment Opportunity. We have established procedures to ensure that all personnel actions such as recruitment, compensation, career development, benefits, company-sponsored training and social recreational programs are administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran or other protected status.

BWX Technologies, Inc. and its affiliates and subsidiaries (BWXT) is not responsible for and does not accept any liability for fees or other costs associated with resumes or candidates presented by recruiters or employment agencies, unless a binding, written recruitment agreement between BWXT and the recruiter or agency exists prior to the presentation of candidates or resumes to BWXT and includes the specific services, job openings, and fees to be paid ("Agreement"). BWXT may consider any candidate for whom a recruiter or agency has submitted an unsolicited resume and explicitly reserves the right to hire such candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency unless an Agreement is in place prior to presentation and such Agreement explicitly encompasses the job opening for which such fees or costs are sought. An email, verbal or other informal contact with any person within BWXT will not create a binding agreement. Agencies or recruiters without an Agreement are directed not to contact any hiring managers of BWXT with recruiting inquiries or resumes. Recruiters and agencies interested in partnering with BWXT may contact BWXT's Talent Acquisition team at View email address on click.appcast.io.