Front Line Supervisor TrafficLogistics

We offer a competitive salary for this role with an expected range of $88000 - $115000/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 - Traffic/Logistics supports logistics warehousing shipping and receiving and material control operations. This leadership role ensures safe efficient and accurate material movement transportation and inventory control in alignment with Bath Iron Works production schedules and business objectives. Operating under the BIW Business Operating System (BOS) the position provides workforce oversight technical guidance coaching and mentoring while supporting compliance inventory accuracy and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Safety Leadership:

• Champion BIW safety culture by enforcing all safety standards policies and procedures across warehouse and logistic operations.
• Ensure proper PPE use hazard awareness and adherence to safe work practices.
• Support safety training incident prevention and continuous improvement in workplace safety performance.
• Ensure compliance with hazardous material handling storage and shipping requirements.

Logistics & Shipping Coordination:

• Coordinate inbound and outbound shipments both domestic and international.
• Maintain knowledge of best practices including most efficient and cost-effective shipping methods.
• Coordinate transportation for hazardous- material shipments in accordance with applicable regulations including D.O.D requirements.

Inventory Accuracy & Material Control:

• Oversee quarterly inventory cycle counts and coordinate inventory accuracy reconciliation.
• Ensure accurate inventory transactions material movement and inventory records.
• Identify discrepancies support root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to sustain inventory accuracy.
• Lead efforts to improve warehouse organization material handling and established inventory controls.

Project Execution:

• Perform analysis and maintenance of MacPac generated kit reports
• 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:

• Plan organize and coordinate work ofMaterial Handlers in warehouse operations.
• Interface routinely with Production Management Production Control and Planning regarding material issues and status.
• Effectively communicate and maintain a safe productive working relationship with the Hourly Team Salaried Team and Union Representatives.
• Ensure accountability of task and goal completion.
• 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:

• Provide leadership and mentoring to employees under your charge.
• 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.
• Incorporate the Plan-Do-Check-Act model to ensure sustainment of the improvements established.

• High School Diploma or GED required.

Required:

• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and effectively manage conflict.
• Excellent communication interpersonal organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Preferred:

• Previous fork-lift / reach truck experience.
• Previous leadership experience in warehousing logistics shipping or inventory control.
• Knowledge of BMCS and MACPAC systems.
• Experience with Workforce Management (WFM).
• Knowledge of material management and inventory reconciliation processes.
• Knowledge of hazardous material shipping requirements D.O.D regulations.