Assistant Superintendent, Carpenter Shop

We offer a competitive salary for this role, with an expected range of $92,100 – $116,700/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 Assistant Superintendent, Carpenter Shop Test is a leadership role responsible for supporting the Carpenter Shop operations across assigned areas. This role provides technical and resource management for Carpenter Shop activities and plays a key role in coaching and mentoring Front Line Supervisors to strengthen trade performance and team effectiveness. Operating under the BIW Business Operating System (BOS), the Assistant Superintendent, Carpenter Shop Test position ensures compliance with safety, quality, and performance standards while coordinating with other key stakeholders to meet overall milestones. 

The Assistant Superintendent, Carpenter Shop Test for test will be responsible for the management of hull structural testing across all ships in all areas of shipyard. Working with area management, dept supervision and SOSB as well as the test management group to assure all testing is completed on schedule and documented properly.

• Champion BIW safety culture and enforce all safety standards and procedures.
• Ensure proper PPE use, hazard awareness, and adherence to safe work practices.
• Support safety training and continuous improvement in workplace safety performance.

• Lead execution of Carpenter Shop Test activities to support ship/unit schedules.
• Monitor quality of work performed; ensure first-time quality through proper oversight and training.
• Provide technical guidance and support to Supervisors and mechanics.
• Support execution of Plan of the Week (POW) and coordinate with area management to align resources with operational needs.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for Carpenter Shop Test in a respective area and/or trade category.  
• Manage and recommend manpower moves within and between areas to support operational priorities.
• Resolve deck plate issues in coordination with area and trade leadership.
• Share responsibility with area management for performance in cost, schedule, and quality.

• 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 Front Line Supervisors & mechanics.

• Participate in Business Operating System (BOS) principles and productivity enhancements.
• Incorporate the Plan-Do-Check-Act model to ensure sustainment of the improvements established.
• Drive test executions to earliest stages of construction and opportunities to consolidate tests to save cost and schedule.

• High school or GED diploma required
• Good computer knowledge/experience with Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Access
• Graduate apprentice preferred

• At least 5 years of extensive working knowledge in Insulating processes with application in a manufacturing/shipbuilding environment.
• Familiarity with Earned Value Management System (EVMS).
• Must demonstrate proficiency in blueprints and job estimating.

• Minimum 3 years of supervisory or management experience.
• Excellent administrative, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and resolve conflict.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents and drawings.