Front Line Supervisor, Pipefitting

Job Description

We offer a competitive salary for this role, with an expected range of $88,000 - $115,000/yr. The final offer will depend on your experience, skills, and overall qualifications. General Dynamics - Bath Iron Works also provides a variety of benefits including medical & dental insurance coverage, 401(k) retirement savings plan, flexible spending accounts/HSAs, life and disability insurance, company paid holidays, paid time off (PTO), health coaching, athletic trainers, employee assistance programs and onsite health services.

The Front Line Supervisor, Pipefitting is a leadership role responsible for supporting the Pipe Shop operations. Operating under the BIW Business Operating System (BOS), the Front Line Supervisor, Pipefitting 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 Pipe Shop 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 pipefitting 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.

Operational Management:

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

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.
• Willing and able to get and maintain VT qualifications.

Required/Preferred Education/Training

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Graduate Apprentice preferred.

Required/Preferred Experience

• 2 years' experience in Pipefitting required.
• Solid understanding of shipbuilding and/or manufacturing processes required.
• 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 preferred.
• Understanding of MACPAC systems preferred.