FOREMAN MAINTENANCE

Ingalls Shipbuilding, a Division of HII; Pascagoula (MS); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental and vision

401K

Education programs

Job summary

Ingalls Shipbuilding, a division of HII, is seeking a candidate to lead and supervise trades personnel in a large shipbuilding environment. Responsibilities include directing, training, and evaluating staff while ensuring compliance with technical drawings, procedures, and safety standards.

The role requires strong leadership, ability to translate strategy into actionable plans, and a track record of improving quality and productivity on the shop floor.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership abilities in a professional, civil environment.
• Experience supervising semi-skilled and skilled trades personnel.
• Ability to break down strategy into practical action plans and train staff.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and evaluates trades personnel by skill and experience.
• Ensures compliance with drawings and procedures; oversees manufacturing, installation, testing and process operations.
• Coordinates training to improve quality and productivity; manages shifts and budgets.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Team leadership

Quality management

Education

BS/Apprentice or 4 years HS manufacturing/shipbuilding

Associate Degree in a Trade/Technical +3 years experience

Tools

Heavy equipment experience

Translation equipment

Job description

We’re building tomorrow’s fleet today

US Citizenship Required for this Position: No

Full-Time

Shift: 1st

Relocation: No relocation assistance available

Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework

Travel Requirement: No

With More Than 11,000 Employees, HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding Division Is The Largest Manufacturing Employer In Mississippi And a Major Contributor To The Economic Growth Of Alabama. For Nearly 85 Years, We’ve Designed, Built And Maintained Amphibious Ships, Destroyers, And Cutters For The U.S. Navy And The U.S. Coast Guard. The Largest Supplier Of U.S. Navy Surface Combatants, We’re Simultaneously Building Four Classes Of Ships And Have Pioneered The Development And Production Of Technologically Advanced, Highly Capable Ships For The Surface Navy Fleet For Decades. Think That’s Cool? Keep Reading

The Role

Leaders sought. Immediate need for leaders who can drive Accountability in a Professional, Civil environment. Must be able to demonstrate ability to lead with: Fairness, Consistency, Respectfulness and Transparency.

Supervises, assigns, coordinates and evaluates semi-skilled and skilled trades personnel according to their skill, experience and job knowledge. Supervises and trains employees to improve quality and quantity of work performed. Recommends training to enhance skill and productivity of employees, and assists in development of training procedures. Breaks broad strategies down to practical action plans and ensures employees are trained to perform these plans. Responsible for complying with all technical aspects of the job including adherence to all drawings, procedures, etc. Responsible for manufacturing, installation, operation, testing, and process operations that have a significant financial impact on the company's performance. Supervises qualified trades staff; monitoring job and budget performance for all shifts.

Additional common management responsibilities as listed in Shipbuilding Management Charter 0001 within command media (SBMC 0001) and applicants should review the Charter and policies and procedures before applying for position.

Must Have

• BS/Apprentice
• -OR-
• High School and 4 years combined manufacturing, shipbuilding, trades, military experience
• -OR-
• Associate Degree in a Trade/Technical and 3 years of relevant manufacturing, shipbuilding, trade and/or military experience
• Internal candidates must have a Superior Attendance and Disciplinary Record.
• Candidate cannot have more than 3 unexcused absences in the last 180 day period.
• Candidate cannot have any safety DANS that result in a disciplinary layoff in last 180 day period.
• Candidate cannot have more than 2 total DANS in the last 180 day period (excluding lost tool).
• Must be willing and able to work any shift assigned.

Nice to Have

• In addition, the candidate should have experience with heavy industrial mobile or translation equipment, preferably Western Gear translation cars or comparable electrically and hydraulically controlled heavy equipment.
• The candidate should also meet the current basic qualifications for the Foreman position and demonstrate the ability to safely lead employees, troubleshoot complex equipment issues, prioritize work, and coordinate maintenance activities in a heavy industrial environment.
• Bachelors/Apprentice OR High School and 6 years related Trade experience
• Commitment to Quality

Shares Skills/knowledge With Others Willingly

Demonstrates Huntington Ingalls Industries values of dignity and respect

Experience as a workleaderman and/or performing Supervisor Re-Rate duties.

Why HII

We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. HII’s diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Working at HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a future. We offer comprehensive benefits including: medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices, on-site health centers, tele-medicine, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, savings plan options (401K), financial education and planning tools, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships, and more. Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.

Do You Need Assistance?

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co .com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #1 for Ingalls Shipbuilding.