GENERAL FOREMAN TRANSPORTATION

Req ID: 50433 | Team: 71 Mfg Services | Entity: Ingalls Shipbuilding | US Citizenship Required: No | Shift: Multiple (full-time) | Relocation: No assistance available | Telework: Not eligible | Travel: None required

About the role

With more than 11,000 employees, HII's Ingalls Shipbuilding division is the largest manufacturing employer in Mississippi and a major contributor to the economic growth of Alabama. For nearly 85 years, we've designed, built, and maintained amphibious ships, destroyers, and cutters for the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Coast Guard. As the largest supplier of U.S. Navy surface combatants, we're simultaneously building four classes of ships and have pioneered the development and production of technologically advanced, highly capable ships for the surface navy fleet for decades.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, assign, coordinate, and evaluate semi-skilled and skilled trades personnel according to their skill, experience, and job knowledge
• Supervise and train employees to improve quality and quantity of work performed
• Recommend training to enhance skill and productivity of employees, and assist in development of training procedures
• Break broad strategies down to practical action plans and ensure employees are trained to perform these plans
• Comply with all technical aspects of the job including adherence to all drawings, procedures, etc.
• Responsible for manufacturing, installation, operation, testing, and process operations that have a significant financial impact on the company's performance
• Supervise qualified trades staff; monitor job and budget performance for all shifts
• Perform additional common management responsibilities as listed in Shipbuilding Management Charter 0001 (SBMC 0001) within command media

Requirements

Required

• HS Diploma/GED and 6 years of craft experience, with at least 2 years in production supervisory experience
• OR Apprentice Graduate/AA Degree and 2 years of craft experience, with at least 2 years of production supervisory experience
• Willing and able to work any shift assigned
• Must review Shipbuilding Management Charter 0001 (SBMC 0001) and policies and procedures before applying

Preferred

• Apprentice graduate or equivalent education, training, or experience in the applicable scope of work
• 5 years of experience in Transportation, Carpentry, Rigging
• Comprehensive knowledge of transportation and Heavy Lift Rigging, equipment licensing, and procedures
• Ability to navigate Command Media and Microsoft suites
• Ability to interact with other crafts, programs, and shops
• Demonstrated managerial, analytical, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• 5 or more years in the Transportation and/or Heavy Lift Departments
• Bachelor's degree (preferred but not required)

Depending on work area, specific technical, medical, and physical requirements may apply.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision plan choices
• On-site health centers
• Tele-medicine
• Wellness resources
• Employee assistance programs
• Savings plan options (401K)
• 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.