Second-Shift Foreman: Shipbuilding Leader

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Newport News Shipbuilding, is seeking a Foreman for the 2nd shift. The role supervises semi-skilled and skilled trades, assigns tasks, and ensures adherence to drawings and procedures to maintain quality and control costs.

The position offers a $5,000 sign-on bonus and requires leadership of trades personnel, training, and development of practical action plans. Eligible for non-relocation and non-telework, with travel 10%–25% and U.S. citizenship considerations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent manufacturing/trades experience.
• Apprentice Certification or trade/technical credentials.
• High School with 4 years relevant manufacturing experience.
• Associate Degree in a Trade/Technical and 3 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervises, coordinates, and evaluates trades personnel by skill and experience.
• Trains employees and develops procedures to improve productivity.
• Ensures compliance with drawings, procedures, and process operations with financial impact.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Apprentice Certification

High School + 4 years experience

Associate Degree in Trade/Technical + 3 years experience

Job description

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Newport News Shipbuilding, is seeking a Foreman for the 2nd shift. The role supervises semi-skilled and skilled trades, assigns tasks, and ensures adherence to drawings and procedures to maintain quality and control costs.

The position offers a $5,000 sign-on bonus and requires leadership of trades personnel, training, and development of practical action plans. Eligible for non-relocation and non-telework, with travel 10%–25% and U.S. citizenship considerations.