Preventive Maintenance Foreman – Shipyard Operations Lead

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, is seeking a supervisor for trades administration in Newport News, VA. The role supervises semi-skilled and skilled trades personnel, coordinates work, and guides training to improve quality and productivity while ensuring adherence to drawings and procedures.

The candidate should have BS/Apprentice with 4 years of supervisory experience or 6 years combined supervisory/CS experience. Travel up to 10% may be required.

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.
• 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.

Education

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

Job description

Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of HII, is seeking a supervisor for trades administration in Newport News, VA. The role supervises semi-skilled and skilled trades personnel, coordinates work, and guides training to improve quality and productivity while ensuring adherence to drawings and procedures.

The candidate should have BS/Apprentice with 4 years of supervisory experience or 6 years combined supervisory/CS experience. Travel up to 10% may be required.