Shipyard Foreman – 1st Shift | $5K Sign-On Bonus

HII; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding is seeking a Foreman to supervise and coordinate skilled trades, ensuring adherence to drawings, procedures and quality standards. The role involves training staff and managing manufacturing processes with a focus on efficiency and safety.

The position may include travel and requires U.S. citizenship. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is available for qualifying Foreman hires, and relocation is not provided.

Qualifications

• Supervises, assigns, coordinates and evaluates semi-skilled and skilled trades personnel according to their skill, experience and job knowledge.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and trains employees to improve quality and quantity of work performed.
• Ensures compliance with drawings, procedures and technical aspects of the job.
• Manages manufacturing, installation, operation, testing and process activities with significant financial impact.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Team leadership

Training & development

Quality compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Apprentice certification

High school + 4 years manufacturing experience

Associate degree in a Trade/Technical + 3 years experience

Job description

HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding is seeking a Foreman to supervise and coordinate skilled trades, ensuring adherence to drawings, procedures and quality standards. The role involves training staff and managing manufacturing processes with a focus on efficiency and safety.

The position may include travel and requires U.S. citizenship. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is available for qualifying Foreman hires, and relocation is not provided.