General Foreman: Multi-Shift Production Leader

Newport News Shipbuilding, A Division of HII; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 113,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of HII, seeks a manufacturing supervision leader to oversee semi-skilled and skilled trades. The role emphasizes training, adherence to drawings and procedures, and ensuring quality while managing budgets across shifts.

This full-time position requires prior supervisory and CS experience, with travel 10–25% as part of duties. The team operates within the X10 STRUC FAB & ASMBLY grouping, contributing to naval shipbuilding excellence.

Qualifications

• Must have BS/Apprentice with 4+ years supervisory experience or equivalent.
• Experience supervising semi-skilled and skilled trades personnel.
• Willingness to supervise, train and improve processes.

Responsibilities

• Supervises, assigns, coordinates and evaluates trades personnel.
• Trains employees to improve quality and productivity.
• Ensures compliance with drawings and procedures; monitors budget and shifts.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Training development

Quality control

Budget awareness

Education

BS/Apprentice + 4 years supervisory experience

Non-BS/Non-Apprentice with 6 years supervisory/CS experience

Job description

Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of HII, seeks a manufacturing supervision leader to oversee semi-skilled and skilled trades. The role emphasizes training, adherence to drawings and procedures, and ensuring quality while managing budgets across shifts.

This full-time position requires prior supervisory and CS experience, with travel 10–25% as part of duties. The team operates within the X10 STRUC FAB & ASMBLY grouping, contributing to naval shipbuilding excellence.