Supervisor, Machining 3rd Shift

Supervisor, Machining 3rd Shift

At BWXT Technologies, Inc., we are People Strong, Innovation Driven. A U.S.-based company, BWXT is a Fortune 1000 and Defense News Top 100 manufacturing and engineering innovator that provides safe and effective nuclear solutions for global security, clean energy, environmental restoration, nuclear medicine and space exploration. With more than 7,800 employees, BWXT has 14 major operating sites in the U.S., Canada and the U.K. We are the sole manufacturer of naval nuclear reactors for U.S. submarines and aircraft carriers. Our company supplies precision manufactured components, services and fuel for the commercial nuclear power industry across four continents. Our joint ventures provide environmental restoration and operations management at a dozen U.S. Department of Energy and NASA facilities. BWXT's technology is driving advances in medical radioisotope production in North America and microreactors for various defense and space applications.

Position Overview: The Front Line Manager I Machining is responsible for supervising union skilled trades across machining and assembly operations within the Barberton facility. This role ensures safe, high-quality, and efficient execution of daily machining work, maintains strong communication across shifts, and supports production activities to meet schedule, technical, and quality requirements. The FLM I provides direct, hands-on leadership during shift operations, helping prepare machining work for downstream teams and ensuring continuity across multiple departments. The role also supports issue resolution, partners with technical support groups, and contributes to improvements in workflow, safety, and machining processes. Flexibility across shifts and work areas is essential, and scheduled overtime may be required to support operational needs. This position is primarily assigned to 3rd Shift; however, flexibility to transition between shifts, departments, and work areas is essential to maintain seamless operations. Scheduled overtime may be required based on operational demand.

Location: On-site in Barberton, Ohio

Your Day to Day as a Front-Line Manager I

Operational Leadership & Team Management: Supervise, mentor, and support union hourly skilled trades in machining and assembly operations. Provide clear direction to ensure alignment with safety rules, quality expectations, and machining workflow requirements. Maintain strong communication with adjacent shifts to support consistent execution and production continuity.

Production Planning & Execution: Coordinate machining work across multiple buildings, work centers, and equipment types to meet production goals. Work closely with technical support groups to interpret machining work scopes, resolve issues, and ensure teams understand all required specifications and tolerances. Assist in resolving machining and assembly challenges using practical experience and knowledge of skilled trade practices.

Safety, Quality & Reporting: Report regularly on safety performance, quality concerns, and production progress. Address safety or quality issues that arise during machining and work with technical support and quality teams to investigate, resolve, and formalize corrective actions. Reinforce adherence to standard operating procedures and machining best practices.

Data Management & Systems: Use Input and manage data related to labor hours, machining schedules, workflow tracking, and maintenance work orders. Use established systems and processes to make sound, routine decisions within defined guidelines.

Continuous Improvement & Problem Solving: Identify opportunities to enhance machining workflow efficiency, resource utilization, safety, and cost control. Escalate and help resolve technical issues that affect machining performance or production readiness. Support the adoption of new technologies, updated machining standards, and process improvements.

Flexibility & Availability: Flex between shifts and work areas based on project needs, staffing requirements, or emergent operations. Work scheduled overtime as required to maintain production continuity and meet customer commitments.

Required Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent. Proven experience in a supervisory role, preferably within a unionized machining, assembly, or heavy-manufacturing environment. Strong background in machining operations, precision component fabrication, and assembly practices. Demonstrated ability to supervise and engage skilled trades in a complex production setting. Ability to work independently within established machining practices and use sound judgment to resolve routine operational or technical issues. Motivated to support machining teams, identify issues proactively, and drive timely resolution. Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills to guide a diverse workforce and communicate machining and assembly requirements clearly. Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience with G&M Codes, MS Office, SharePoint, Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing, and overhead cranes a plus. Bachelor's degree is a plus.

What We Offer: Competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans. 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.

Pay: $65,000 - $93,000