K45/X43 FOREMAN-$5,000 SIGN-ON BONUS

U.S. Citizenship required. Full-time, 1st shift. Occasional travel (10%-25% of the time). No relocation assistance available. Not eligible for telework.

About the Role

Supervises, assigns, coordinates, and evaluates semi-skilled and skilled trades personnel based on their skill, experience, and job knowledge. Oversees and trains employees to improve quality and quantity of work performed. Recommends training to enhance skill and productivity, and assists in developing training procedures. Translates broad strategies into practical action plans and ensures employees are trained to execute them.

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 company performance. Supervises qualified trades staff and monitors job and budget performance across all shifts.

Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries, offers a $5,000 sign-on bonus for new Foreman hires, including current employees. Eligibility applies to qualifying requisitions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree OR
• Apprentice Certification OR
• High School diploma and 4 years 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

Nice to Have

• Experience as a Production Foreman or PST Foreman

About the Company

HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia and the sole designer, builder, and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers, as well as one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. With over 25,000 employees, including multi-generational shipbuilders, NNS leads in technology, manufacturing, and integration of the world’s most advanced naval ships.

HII builds defense technology solutions that safeguard seas, sky, land, space, and cyber. Our diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople, AI/ML experts, engineers, technologists, scientists, logistics professionals, and business administration experts. Recognized as a top employer, HII prioritizes safety, well-being, and career growth.

Pay

Salary range: $92,000.00 to $117,000.00. Final compensation determined by experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.

Benefits

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