Shipyard Sheet Metal Lead - Team, Safety & Quality

General Dynamics; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics NASSCO in Norfolk, VA is seeking a Sheet Metal Foreman. The role oversees a team of 8-20 mechanics in the Sheet Metal Shop, ensuring safety, quality and schedule adherence. Hours are 0600–1445 with a 45 minute lunch, and access to Navy installations requires DBIDS/NAVSEA badges.

Reports to the General Foreman and may require overtime in a naval-ship environment. Qualifications include a BA/BS plus related experience or equivalent, strong leadership, and knowledge of contracting

Qualifications

• Typically has a BA/BS plus 2 years in a related field or AA/AS plus 4 years directly related experience or a High School Diploma/GED plus 8 years directly related ship building/ship repair experience.
• Experience leading a team in a shipyard or production environment.
• Knowledge of production processes, quality standards, and scheduling.
• Ability to manage manpower resources and communicate with the General Foreman.

Responsibilities

• On-site deck-plate leader for the trade, leading a team of 8-20 mechanics to accomplish production activities.
• Ensure safety, quality, schedule and cost for the team and coordinate with Production and Program Management.
• Plan manpower requirements and communicate resource needs to the General Foreman.
• Review schedules and develop 1-2 week plans, reporting progress to the General Foreman.
• Develop daily work assignments and track employee performance.
• Enforce Collective Bargaining Agreement requirements and supervise staff.
• Inspect each job upon completion to ensure trade quality and compliance with standards.

Skills

Leadership

Shipbuilding/repair knowledge

Contracting & estimating

Microsoft Office

Education

BA/BS in related field

AA/AS + 4 years related

HS Diploma/GED + 8 years related

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

General Dynamics NASSCO in Norfolk, VA is seeking a Sheet Metal Foreman. The role oversees a team of 8-20 mechanics in the Sheet Metal Shop, ensuring safety, quality and schedule adherence. Hours are 0600–1445 with a 45 minute lunch, and access to Navy installations requires DBIDS/NAVSEA badges.

Reports to the General Foreman and may require overtime in a naval-ship environment. Qualifications include a BA/BS plus related experience or equivalent, strong leadership, and knowledge of contracting