Lead Trade Supervisor – Shipbuilding

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

Job summary

HII Newport News Shipbuilding is seeking a production supervisor to oversee semi-skilled and skilled trades, ensuring safety, quality, and timely output in a high-stakes environment.

You will coordinate training, manage workloads, and supervise teams across shifts, with a focus on adherence to drawings, procedures, and project budgets. Relocation and telework are not provided, and a final clearance may be required.

Qualifications

• BS/Apprentice + 4 years production supervisor experience or 6 years non-BS supervisory/CS experience.
• Experience supervising semi-skilled and skilled trades.
• Willingness to coordinate training and ensure process compliance.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Supervisory experience

Production supervision

CS experience

Education

BS/Apprentice + 4 years supervisory

Non-BS/Non-Apprentice + 6 years supervisory/CS

Job description

HII Newport News Shipbuilding is seeking a production supervisor to oversee semi-skilled and skilled trades, ensuring safety, quality, and timely output in a high-stakes environment.

You will coordinate training, manage workloads, and supervise teams across shifts, with a focus on adherence to drawings, procedures, and project budgets. Relocation and telework are not provided, and a final clearance may be required.