FOREMAN MAINTENANCE

Full-time, 1st shift position at HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding Division, the largest manufacturing employer in Mississippi and a major contributor to the economic growth of Alabama. U.S. citizenship is not required for this position.

About the role

Immediate need for leaders who can drive accountability in a professional, civil environment. Must demonstrate ability to lead with fairness, consistency, respectfulness, and transparency.

Supervises, assigns, coordinates, and evaluates semi-skilled and skilled trades personnel based on their skill, experience, and job knowledge. Responsible for training employees to improve quality and quantity of work performed, recommending training to enhance skills and productivity, and assisting in the development of training procedures.

Breaks broad strategies down to practical action plans and ensures employees are trained to perform these plans. Responsible for complying with all technical aspects of the job, including adherence to drawings and procedures. Oversees manufacturing, installation, operation, testing, and process operations with significant financial impact on the company’s performance. Supervises qualified trades staff and monitors job and budget performance across all shifts. Additional management responsibilities as outlined in Shipbuilding Management Charter 0001 (SBMC 0001). Applicants should review the Charter and related policies before applying.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or completion of an apprenticeship program, or
• High school diploma and 4 years of combined manufacturing, shipbuilding, trades, or military experience, or
• Associate degree in a trade/technical field and 3 years of relevant manufacturing, shipbuilding, trade, and/or military experience

Internal candidates must meet the following criteria:

• Superior attendance and disciplinary record
• No more than 3 unexcused absences in the last 180 days
• No safety-related Disciplinary Action Notices (DANS) resulting in a disciplinary layoff in the last 180 days
• No more than 2 total DANS in the last 180 days (excluding lost tool incidents)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Word

About HII

HII builds the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space, and cyber domains. Our diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; AI/ML experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics professionals; and business administration experts.

Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, HII is a values and ethics-driven organization that prioritizes safety and well-being. We offer a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for career growth at every stage.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision plan choices
• On-site health centers and telemedicine
• Wellness resources and employee assistance programs
• Savings plan options (401K) with financial education and planning tools
• Life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee discounts
• Early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships

Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location.