Job DescriptionThe 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 of Material 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.
Required/Preferred Education/Training
- High School Diploma or GED required.
Required/Preferred Experience
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.
