K46/X11 FOREMAN-3RD SHIFT-$5,000 SIGN-ON BONUS

U.S. Citizenship required. This position is not eligible for relocation assistance or telework. Travel required 10%-25% of the time.

About the Role

Supervises, assigns, coordinates and evaluates semi-skilled and skilled trades personnel according to their skill, experience and job knowledge. Supervises and trains employees to improve quality and quantity of work performed. Recommends training to enhance skill and productivity of employees, and assists in 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 all drawings, procedures, etc. Responsible for manufacturing, installation, operation, testing, and process operations that have a significant financial impact on the company's performance. Supervises qualified trades staff; monitoring job and budget performance for all shifts.

Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries, is offering a $5,000 sign-on bonus to Foreman new hires. Current Newport News Shipbuilding employees are eligible.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and assign work to semi-skilled and skilled trades personnel.
• Evaluate employee performance based on skill, experience, and job knowledge.
• Train employees to improve work quality and productivity.
• Recommend and assist in the development of training procedures.
• Translate broad strategies into actionable plans and ensure employees are trained to execute them.
• Ensure compliance with all technical aspects of the job, including adherence to drawings and procedures.
• Oversee manufacturing, installation, operation, testing, and process operations with significant financial impact.
• Monitor job and budget performance across all shifts.

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.

Schedule

This opening is for 3rd shift.

Pay

Salary range: $92,000.00 to $117,000.00. The anticipated salary range represents the estimated base pay for this role. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.

$5,000 sign-on bonus for new hires.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision plans.
• On-site health centers and tele-medicine.
• 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.

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 more than 25,000 employees, including multi-generational shipbuilders, NNS collaborates at the forefront of technology, manufacturing, and integration of the world’s most powerful and survivable 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 experts, and business administration professionals. Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, HII is a values and ethics-driven organization prioritizing safety and well-being.