Safety Deckplate General Foreman

Jobtailor; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Safety Supervisor to oversee safety performance for Operations personnel in a shipyard setting in Newport News, VA. You will coordinate injury reviews, train staff, and drive corrective actions to reduce safety risks.

The role emphasizes data-driven safety analysis, leadership, and the development of training programs aligned with Shipyard Standards and regulatory requirements. U.S. citizenship is required.

Qualifications

• BS/Apprentice with 4+ years supervisory experience, or non-BS with 6+ years supervisory/CS experience.
• Strong knowledge of Health and Safety Manual, Shipyard Standards and Operations.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and training skills.
• Ability to develop and implement training programs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Power BI and Observe NNS knowledge.
• U.S. Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Manage, coordinate, and evaluate all injuries and near misses of Operations personnel associated with the assigned program/Area of Responsibility.
• Train hourly and salaried employees on best-practice safety performance.
• Recommend and implement targeted training, corrective actions, and preventive measures to control, reduce, or eliminate safety issues.
• Assist in developing and enhancing training procedures, tooling, and resources that improve employee safety performance and productivity.
• Work closely with the leadership team to analyze safety data.
• Strategize practical action plans and drive deck-plate safety performance.
• Ensure compliance with technical safety requirements, the shipyard Health and Safety Manual, and applicable regulatory standards.
• Shape safety culture across the shipyard and implement innovative training solutions.

Skills

Leadership

Training

Data Analysis

Communication

Safety Performance Management

Regulatory Knowledge

Microsoft Office Proficiency

Education

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

Tools

Power BI

Observe NNS

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Manage, coordinate, and evaluate all injuries and near misses of Operations personnel associated with the assigned program/Area of Responsibility
• Train hourly and salaried employees on best-practice safety performance
• Recommend and implement targeted training, corrective actions, and preventive measures to control, reduce, or eliminate safety issues
• Assist in developing and enhancing training procedures, tooling, and resources that improve employee safety performance and productivity
• Work closely with the leadership team to analyze safety data
• Strategize practical action plans and drive deck-plate safety performance
• Ensure compliance with technical safety requirements, the shipyard Health and Safety Manual, and applicable regulatory standards
• Shape safety culture across the shipyard and implement innovative training solutions

Requirements

• BS/Apprentice + 4 years production supervisor experience OR Non-BS/Non-Apprentice with 6 years combined production supervisory experience and/or CS experience
• Strong knowledge of Health and Safety Manual, Shipyard Standards and Operations
• Excellent leadership, communication, and training skills
• Ability to develop and implement practical action plans and training programs
• Ability to use Microsoft Office products
• Strong knowledge of Power BI and Observe NNS
• Must be able to work and transit in an industrial environment to include on units, subs and carriers
• U.S. Citizenship required

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in managing safety performance and compliance within industrial environments, with a strong focus on training development and implementation. Proven ability to analyze safety data and shape safety culture through innovative solutions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Health And Safety Manual Knowledge
• Production Supervisor Experience
• Training Program Development
• Microsoft Office Proficiency
• Power BI Expertise

Hard Skills

• Safety Performance Management
• Corrective Action Implementation
• Data Analysis
• Training Procedure Development
• Regulatory Compliance

Soft Skills

• Leadership
• Communication
• Training Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship

Industry Keywords

• Shipyard Standards
• Industrial Environment
• Safety Culture
• Preventive Measures
• Action Plans

Tools & Technologies

• Power BI
• Observe NNS