Position Overview
The Front Line Manager II – Fabrication & Welding is responsible for leading multiple production teams across fitting, welding, assembly, and associated fabrication operations within the Barberton facility. This role carries expanded ownership for cross‑shift coordination, production planning, and operational decision‑making within a complex, multi‑building environment. The Front Line Manager ensures safe, high‑quality, and efficient execution of work, proactively resolves operational challenges, and drives continuous improvement across processes, procedures, technology usage, and workforce effectiveness.
This position is primarily assigned to 3rd Shift; however, flexibility to transition between shifts, departments, and work areas is essential to maintain seamless operations. Scheduled overtime may be required based on operational demand.
Location
On-site in Barberton, Ohio
Your Day to Day as a Front-Line Manager II
Operational Leadership & Team Management
Supervise, mentor, and develop union hourly skilled trades employees in fitting, welding, assembly, stress‑relief, lifting/handling, and related fabrication processes.
Manage the daily activities of multiple production teams, ensuring alignment with schedule, quality, and safety requirements.
Provide leadership continuity across shifts by establishing production plans, coordinating work execution, and preparing downstream teams for successful follow‑through.
Production Planning & Execution
Plan, direct, and coordinate activities across multiple buildings, work centers, and product lines to meet production goals.
Oversee manual, automatic, and robotic welding operations, ensuring adherence to specifications, procedures, and process controls.
Manage high‑complexity component flows, ensuring clarity, communication, and coordination of technical requirements and change impacts.
Data Management & Systems Use
Input, analyze, and manage data relating to labor time, production schedules, and workflow management within applicable computer systems.
Utilize established technology, processes, and precedents to make autonomous operational decisions and solve problems with limited precedent.
Continuous Improvement & Problem Solving
Evaluate existing operations and recommend improvements to shop efficiency, workflow design, resource utilization, safety, and cost control.
Apply technical experience and judgment to identify and resolve complex production issues, leveraging broad understanding of fabrication processes and procedures.
Support implementation of process improvements, new technologies, and updated standards across multiple teams.
Flexibility & Availability
Flex between shifts and work areas based on project needs, staffing requirements, or emergent operations.
Work scheduled overtime as required to maintain production continuity and meet customer commitments.
Required Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent.
Five (5) years of relevant heavy‑manufacturing or fabrication supervisory experience, preferably in a unionized environment.
Proven experience supervising union skilled trades in welding, fitting, stress‑relief, lifting/handling, or heavy fabrication operations within a complex production setting.
Strong technical background in welding processes, fitting, heavy fabrication methods, and multi‑team coordination across multiple buildings or work centers.
Ability to work autonomously within established practices, exercising sound judgment to resolve operational and technical issues with limited precedent.
Motivated to support production teams, proactively identify issues, and drive timely resolution.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, capable of engaging and influencing employees and leaders of diverse backgrounds and generations.
Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with G&M Codes, MS Office, SharePoint, Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing, and overhead cranes a plus.
Bachelor’s degree is a plus.
What We Offer
Competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans.
Paid time off to promote a healthy work-life balance.
Professional development opportunities, including mentorship programs and sponsorship for continuing education.
An inclusive atmosphere that celebrates new perspectives and supports collaboration between different generations.
The chance to be part of a mission-driven organization making a positive impact on the future of energy.
Pay: $75,000 - $107,000
The base salary range for this position in Ohio (US-OH) at the start of employment is expected to be between $75,000 and $107,000 per year. However, the base salary offered is based on local job market factors, and may vary further depending on factors specific to the selected job candidate, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to these considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, such as an annual cash incentive in addition to a full range of medical, retirement, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided at such time the selected job candidate receives an offer of employment. If hired, the selected job candidate will be employed 'at-will,’ unless employed at a location and in a position subject to a collective bargaining agreement. The company further reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment, compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and other market factors.
As a federal government contractor, BWX Technologies, Inc. and any subsidiaries, affiliates and related entities (“BWXT” or the “Company”) complies with all federal, state, and local laws and customer requirements regarding health and safety protocols. As such, all BWXT new hires will be required to adhere to applicable Company health and safety requirements within the workplace as a condition of employment.
All candidates must be U.S. citizens. Selected applicants are required to successfully complete a pre-employment check and drug screening. In addition, the position may require the ability to obtain and maintain applicable federal eligibility requirements for access to classified/sensitive information or matter which involves an extensive criminal and financial background investigation, drug test, previous employment, and reference verifications.
BWXT is committed to the concept of Equal Employment Opportunity. We have established procedures to ensure that all personnel actions such as recruitment, compensation, career development, benefits, company-sponsored training and social recreational programs are administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran or other protected status.
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