Lead Foreman, Shipbuilding Production

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental and vision

On-site health centers

Tele-medicine

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Employee discounts

401K

Education scholarships

Job summary

HII's Newport News Shipbuilding in Virginia seeks a seasoned production supervisor to lead semi-skilled and skilled trades, ensuring quality, safety and timely output on the shop floor. You will train staff, optimize workflows, and enforce adherence to drawings, procedures and specifications.

In this role, you will supervise and mentor teams, break down broad strategies into actionable plans, and monitor performance across shifts with a focus on efficiency and cost control.

Qualifications

• BS/Apprentice + 4 years production supervisor experience OR Non-BS/Non-Apprentice with 6 years combined production supervisory experience and/or CS experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervises, assigns, coordinates and evaluates semi-skilled and skilled trades personnel according to their skill, experience and job knowledge.
• Trains employees to improve quality and quantity of work; recommends training to enhance skill and productivity.
• Breaks broad strategies down to practical action plans and ensures employees are trained to perform these plans.
• Responsible for manufacturing, installation, operation, testing, and process operations with significant financial impact; supervises budget and shifts.

Job description

HII's Newport News Shipbuilding in Virginia seeks a seasoned production supervisor to lead semi-skilled and skilled trades, ensuring quality, safety and timely output on the shop floor. You will train staff, optimize workflows, and enforce adherence to drawings, procedures and specifications.

In this role, you will supervise and mentor teams, break down broad strategies into actionable plans, and monitor performance across shifts with a focus on efficiency and cost control.