Day-Shift Rigging Foreman: Lead Navy Ship Repair

General Dynamics; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics NASSCO in Norfolk, VA seeks a Day Shift Foreman in the Rigging department to lead a crew of 8–30 mechanics and ensure safety, quality, schedule and budget adherence on ship repair projects.

The role requires coordinating manpower, reviewing schedules, assigning daily tasks, and enforcing discipline in a naval shipyard environment, with strict adherence to CBAs and company policies.

Qualifications

• typically has a BA/BS plus 2 years in a related field or AA/AS plus 4 years directly related experience or 8 years directly related ship building/ship repair experience.
• knowledge of production processes, methods, quality, and technology.
• proven ability in people environment and leadership.

Responsibilities

• On-site deck-plate leader for the trade, guiding a team of 8–30 mechanics to accomplish production activities and ensure safety, quality, schedule and cost.
• Plans and projects manpower requirements to support Production/Program Management activities.
• Reviews Gantt chart schedules, develops 1–2 week plans, and communicates progress to General Foreman.
• Develops daily work assignments and expectations for the production workforce.
• Inspects each job for quality standards and attention to detail.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Microsoft Office

Ship repair knowledge

Planning & scheduling

Communication

Education

BA/BS + 2 yrs related field

AA/AS + 4 yrs related exp

8 yrs related ship building/ship repair

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

General Dynamics NASSCO in Norfolk, VA seeks a Day Shift Foreman in the Rigging department to lead a crew of 8–30 mechanics and ensure safety, quality, schedule and budget adherence on ship repair projects.

The role requires coordinating manpower, reviewing schedules, assigning daily tasks, and enforcing discipline in a naval shipyard environment, with strict adherence to CBAs and company policies.