Senior Trades Foreman - Shipbuilding Operations

Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 113,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

Newport News Shipbuilding in Newport News, VA, is seeking a General Foreman to supervise and coordinate skilled trades staff on complex shipbuilding projects. The role emphasizes adherence to technical drawings, procedures, and safety standards while driving quality and efficiency. The ideal candidate has significant production supervision experience, with BS or equivalent apprenticeship and a track record of leading teams across shifts.

Travel up to 10% is required; relocation not offered. U.S.

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 skill, experience and job knowledge.
• Trains employees to improve quality and productivity, and assist in development of training procedures.
• Monitors job and budget performance for all shifts and ensures adherence to drawings and procedures.

Job description

Newport News Shipbuilding in Newport News, VA, is seeking a General Foreman to supervise and coordinate skilled trades staff on complex shipbuilding projects. The role emphasizes adherence to technical drawings, procedures, and safety standards while driving quality and efficiency. The ideal candidate has significant production supervision experience, with BS or equivalent apprenticeship and a track record of leading teams across shifts.

Travel up to 10% is required; relocation not offered. U.S.