Rigging Foreman: Lead Shipyard Trades & Teams

HII; Pascagoula (MS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding division is seeking a supervisor to lead and coach a trades team within its Pascagoula, MS facility. The role entails coordinating shifts, ensuring high-quality output, and maintaining rigorous adherence to drawings and procedures.

The position requires supervisory experience in manufacturing or shipbuilding, plus strong communication and leadership skills. Proficiency with Word/Excel is beneficial.

Qualifications

• Must have leadership and supervisory skills with a track record of guiding trades staff.
• Experience in manufacturing or shipbuilding environments is required or highly preferred.
• Strong communication, training, and interpersonal abilities are essential.

Responsibilities

• Supervises, assigns, coordinates and evaluates semiskilled and skilled trades personnel.
• Trains employees and develops procedures to improve quality and productivity.
• Ensures compliance with drawings, procedures and safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Communication

Training

Education

BS/Apprentice

High School + 4 years combined manufacturing, shipbuilding, trades, military experience

Associate Degree in a Trade/Technical and 3 years of relevant manufacturing, shipbuilding, trade and/or military experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding division is seeking a supervisor to lead and coach a trades team within its Pascagoula, MS facility. The role entails coordinating shifts, ensuring high-quality output, and maintaining rigorous adherence to drawings and procedures.

The position requires supervisory experience in manufacturing or shipbuilding, plus strong communication and leadership skills. Proficiency with Word/Excel is beneficial.