Shop Supervisor

At BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT), we are People Strong, Innovation Driven. A U.S.-based company, BWXT is a Fortune 1000 and Defense News Top 100 manufacturing and engineering innovator that provides safe and effective nuclear solutions for global security, clean energy, environmental restoration, nuclear medicine and space exploration. With more than 7,800 employees, BWXT has 14 major operating sites in the U.S., Canada and the U.K. We are the sole manufacturer of naval nuclear reactors for U.S. submarines and aircraft carriers. Our company supplies precision manufactured components, services and fuel for the commercial nuclear power industry across four continents. Our joint ventures provide environmental restoration and operations management at a dozen U.S. Department of Energy and NASA facilities. BWXT’s technology is driving advances in medical radioisotope production in North America and microreactors for various defense and space applications. For more information, visit www.bwxt.com. Follow us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook and Instagram.

Welcome to BWXT
We believe in empowering our employees and cultivating a dynamic workplace that fosters growth and collaboration. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting your career, you'll find opportunities to challenge yourself, learn from seasoned experts, and contribute to nuclear innovation. We required a diverse range of skills to support our work in the markets that drive our business and welcome candidates from all backgrounds and life stages who are passionate about making a difference.

Cunico, a BWXT company, was founded in 1951 in Long Beach, California and specializes in naval products for submarines, aircraft carriers, naval surface ships and LNG manifold/valve systems. This team manufactures Level 1 cold-formed and specialty fittings, piping systems and valves to Military Spec for the U.S. Navy, Electric Boat, Newport News, BAE Systems, Navantia, Ingalls and other companies in Europe.

If you are looking for a career where your experience is valued, innovative thinking is fostered, and barrier-free teamwork is embraced every day, then this opportunity is for you.

Position Overview:

As our Shop Supervisor, you will provide frontline leadership for a unionized production workforce in a highly regulated aerospace, defense, and heavy manufacturing environment. This role ensures safe, compliant, and efficient execution of daily manufacturing activities while coordinating closely with Engineering, Quality, Planning, Scheduling, and Supply Chain. The Shop Supervisor upholds strict configuration control, supports mission critical production schedules, and maintains a disciplined culture of safety, quality, and procedural adherence.

Location:

On-site in Long Beach, CA

Your Day to Day as a Shop Supervisor:

Production Leadership & Execution

• Lead and supervise union shop personnel to meet production, quality, and delivery milestones for aerospace/defense programs and heavy industrial products.
• Assign and coordinate daily work according to production schedules, job travelers, and engineering directives.
• Ensure all work is performed in accordance with drawings, specifications, and traveler instructions.
• Partner with planning and scheduling to align labor availability, equipment readiness, and material flow to support program timelines.
• Support Engineering with manufacturability feedback, process clarifications, and implementation of approved engineering changes.

Safety, Compliance & Regulatory Requirements

• Maintain full compliance with OSHA, company EH&S programs, and applicable industry/regulatory standards.
• Conduct daily safety walks and promote a disciplined safety culture—zero tolerance for unsafe conditions or behaviors.
• Enforce strict adherence to prohibitive materials controls, hazardous-material handling, and facility safety protocols.
• Ensure accurate documentation, traceability, and record keeping for all production activities.

Quality & Continuous Improvement

• Work closely with Quality to address nonconformances, support root cause investigations, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Maintain a culture of first pass yield, precision workmanship, and disciplined process adherence.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, including 5S, Lean, and productivity enhancements tailored to high precision manufacturing environments.
• Identify opportunities for process optimization, equipment upgrades, and improved production methods.

People Leadership & Workforce Management

• Provide daily direction, coaching, and performance support to union employees while following collective bargaining agreements.
• Foster clear communication, alignment, and accountability across all shifts and work centers.
• Address employee concerns proactively and escalate issues appropriately while maintaining positive labor–management relations.
• Mentor employees to support skill development, cross training, and readiness for advanced or specialized work.

Required Qualifications:

• A minimum of a high school diploma/GED is required.
• Must have two (2) years of relevant supervisory experience in aerospace, defense, or heavy manufacturing.
• Must have a strong working knowledge of union environments.
• Must have excellent communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with Engineering, Quality, Planning, and cross functional teams.
• Must have demonstrated commitment to safety, compliance, and high reliability manufacturing.
• Must be highly organized, self-directed, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a schedule driven environment.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen

Preferred Qualifications:

• Technical or vocational training is preferred.
• Experience leading union personnel is preferred.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans.
• Flexible work schedules and 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: $76,000.00 - $119,000.00

The base salary range for this position in California (US-CA) at the start of employment is expected to be between $76,000.00 and $119,000.00 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.

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.

BWX Technologies, Inc. and its affiliates and subsidiaries (BWXT) is not responsible for and does not accept any liability for fees or other costs associated with resumes or candidates presented by recruiters or employment agencies, unless a binding, written recruitment agreement between BWXT and the recruiter or agency exists prior to the presentation of candidates or resumes to BWXT and includes the specific services, job openings, and fees to be paid (“Agreement”). BWXT may consider any candidate for whom a recruiter or agency has submitted an unsolicited resume and explicitly reserves the right to hire such candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency unless an Agreement is in place prior to presentation and such Agreement explicitly encompasses the job opening for which such fees or costs are sought. An email, verbal or other informal contact with any person within BWXT will not create a binding agreement. Agencies or recruiters without an Agreement are directed not to contact any hiring managers of BWXT with recruiting inquiries or resumes. Recruiters and agencies interested in partnering with BWXT may contact BWXT’s Talent Acquisition team at talent_acquisition@bwxt.com.