K46/X18 GENERAL FOREMAN

U.S. Citizenship required. This is a full-time, 1st shift position. Travel is required 10%-25% of the time. Salary range: $113,000.00 to $141,000.00.

About the Company

HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia, with more than 25,000 employees. We are the sole designer, builder, and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. Our team includes skilled tradespeople, project managers, engineers, software developers, solution architects, technical subject matter experts, and system users. We work at the forefront of technology, manufacturing, and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, assign, coordinate, and evaluate semi-skilled and skilled trades personnel based on their skill, experience, and job knowledge.
• Train employees to improve quality and quantity of work performed.
• Recommend training to enhance skill and productivity; assist in developing training procedures.
• Break broad strategies into practical action 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 on company performance.
• Supervise qualified trades staff and monitor job and budget performance across all shifts.

Requirements

• Must have either:
  • BS/Apprentice + 4 years of production supervisor experience, or
  • Non-BS/Non-Apprentice with 6 years of combined production supervisory and/or CS experience.

About HII

We build the world’s most powerful and survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions. 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, we prioritize safety, well-being, and a values-driven culture.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision plans.
• 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 by division or work location.