salary job opportunity: front line supervisor, test =================================================== job title: front line super
SALARY JOB OPPORTUNITY: Front Line Supervisor, Test
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Job Title: Front Line Supervisor, Test
Location: Bath, Maine
Shift: 1st
Requisition #: 15-6874
Bath Iron Works employees are premier designers and builders of
complex, technologically advanced naval ships. Since the 1950's, BIW
has served as lead shipyard for 10 surface ship classes produced by
the U.S. Navy, more than any other U.S. shipyard. In 1995, BIW was
purchased by General Dynamics, further enhancing the company's
technological expertise and capabilities through key investments and
access to the complementary capabilities of other General Dynamics
companies.
Bath Iron Works is located on the coast of Maine in the City of Bath.
Maine is one of the best places in the U.S. to raise a family. We're
2.5 hours from Boston and 45 minutes from Maine's largest city,
Portland.
Bath Iron Works is proud to offer competitive compensation and a
comprehensive benefits package. All full-time employees are offered a
benefits package that consists of healthcare, 401(k), holidays, life
insurance, paid-time off for vacation and sickness, vision discount
program, health club reimbursements, dependent care spending account,
health care spending account, tuition reimbursement, and group auto
and home insurance.
Job Description:
- Responsible for the management of Test & Activation of assigned
shipboard equipment and systems and the work order guidelines for
construction of machinery spaces.
- Manage the test program of assigned hulls within approved staffing
budgets and shipyard schedules.
- Work closely with counterparts in other BIW departments/divisions in
problem solving and technical issue resolution.
- Work closely with the hull manager to coordinate test and
construction activities.
- Participate in and direct dock trials and sea trial activities.
- Ensure all test and activation activities are conducted safely and
in accordance with approved procedures.
- Ensure a safe, clean, working environment is maintained at all times
during the construction process.
- Work closely with Production Control to establish and sequence work
orders in MACPAC for assigned area of responsibility.
- Coordinate and/or facilitate the resolution of any barriers, either
production or pre-production, that could impede the achievement of
scheduled events.
- Work in accordance with all union agreements and promote teamwork.
- Work to identify, develop, and implement cost reduction initiatives.
- Ensure the final product is built to all QA requirements and
inspection procedures with proper documentation.
- Maintain a high level of credibility with all customers, i.e.
SupShip Bath, Ships Force, QC, etc.
Required Education/Training
High School diploma or GED required
BS in a Technical field preferred
Chief Engineer's License USCG required
Experience (type and number of years):
Knowledge of material handling and inventory control practices.
PC skills required (Microsoft Office suite including Access, Excel,
PowerPoint, and Word).
Experience working in an organized labor environment preferred.
Prior successful supervisory experience preferred.
Ability to manage multiple priorities.
Written and oral communication required.
Unique/Additional Requirements:
Minimum of five years of experience in Marine Engineering with Navy,
Coast Guard, or merchant marine background and four years supervisory
experience required
- Ability to work independently on complex systems and issues
- Ability to deal with technical problems and effectively communicate
issues to all involved
- Ability to maintain a positive working relationship with customer
counterparts and representatives, while promoting the same with
subordinates
- Solid understanding of shipbuilding processes and MACPAC system
- Solid understanding of union agreements
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated ability to effectively manage conflict and multiple
priorities.
Thank you for your interest in Bath Iron Works.
For a link to this listing and other career opportunities, please
visit our web site at:
www.GDBIW.com
Click on “Careers”
If your interests and qualifications match with any of our openings,
please submit a profile through our web site.