Shipyard Production Foreman — M30/X18 Operations

Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation

Newport News (VA)

On-site

USD 113,000 - 141,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

Newport News Shipbuilding seeks a M30/X18 General Foreman to supervise semi-skilled and skilled trades personnel in Newport News, VA. The role emphasizes training, compliance with drawings and procedures, and managing manufacturing, installation, testing and processes with significant financial impact.

Requires BS/Apprentice with 4 years of supervisor experience or equivalent combined experience and CS exposure. 1st shift; travel up to 10%. No relocation assistance. U.S. citizenship required.

Qualifications

Supervisory experience over semi-skilled and skilled trades.
Experience supervising quality/quantity improvements.
Ability to identify and implement training to boost productivity.
Ability to translate broad strategies into actionable plans and train staff.
Familiarity with drawings, procedures, and technical standards.
Experience in manufacturing, installation, operation and testing with financial impact.
Supervises trades staff and monitors job and budget across shifts.

Responsibilities

Supervises, assigns, coordinates and evaluates trades personnel by skill and knowledge.
Train employees to improve quality and quantity of work.
Recommend training to enhance skill and productivity; help develop procedures.
Breaks strategies into practical action plans and ensures training.

Skills

Supervisory experience

CS experience

Education

BS or Apprenticeship

Job description

Requires BS/Apprentice with 4 years of supervisor experience or equivalent combined experience and CS exposure. 1st shift; travel up to 10%. No relocation assistance. U.S. citizenship required.

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