FOREMAN PIPE

HII; Pascagoula (MS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

HII's Ingalls Shipbuilding division in Pascagoula, MS, seeks a seasoned supervisor to lead pipe department activities. You will oversee safety, quality, cost and schedule, and mentor semi-skilled and skilled trades staff to meet production goals.

The role requires accountability, fairness, consistency and transparency, with the ability to translate broad strategies into practical action plans and ensure compliance with drawings and procedures.

Qualifications

• BS/Apprentice required or equivalent.
• High School diploma plus 4 years in manufacturing, shipbuilding, trades or military experience.
• Associate Degree in a Trade/Technical with 3+ years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and trains semi-skilled and skilled trades personnel according to their skill, experience and job knowledge.
• Breaks broad strategies down to practical action plans and ensures training to perform these plans.
• Responsible for safety, quality, cost and schedule in the Pipe department and related operations.
• Monitors job and budget performance for all shifts and adheres to drawings and procedures.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Safety compliance

Quality control

Education

BS/Apprentice

High School + 4 years experience

Associate Degree in a Trade/Technical

Job description

US Citizenship Required for this Position: No

Full-Time
Shift: Multiple
Relocation: No relocation assistance available
Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework

Travel Requirement: No

We're building tomorrow’s fleet today

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.

Perform management duties for Pipe department, including Safety, Quality, Cost and Schedule

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

Bachelors/Apprentice OR High School and 6 years related Trade experience

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, and 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 [e-mail] 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.