K54 FOREMAN-MULTIPLE SHIFTS-$5,000 SIGN-ON BONUS

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.

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, 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 drawings and procedures, and for manufacturing, installation, operation, testing, and process operations that have a significant financial impact. Supervises qualified trades staff, monitoring job and budget performance for all shifts.

Responsibilities

• Assign and coordinate work for semi‑skilled and skilled trades personnel.
• Evaluate employee performance and provide training to improve quality and productivity.
• Develop and recommend training procedures.
• Translate strategic plans into practical actions and ensure staff are trained accordingly.
• Ensure compliance with drawings, procedures, and technical specifications.
• 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 with 4 years combined manufacturing, shipbuilding, trades, or military experience.
• Associate degree in a trade/technical field with 3 years relevant manufacturing, shipbuilding, trade, or military experience.
• U.S. citizenship required.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision plan choices.
• On‑site health centers and tele‑medicine.
• Wellness resources and employee assistance programs.
• 401(k) savings plan options.
• Financial education and planning tools.
• Life insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee discounts.
• Early childhood and post‑secondary education scholarships.
• Comprehensive benefits may vary by division or location.

Pay

Salary range: $92,000 – $117,000 per year (estimated base pay; final compensation depends on experience, qualifications, and other factors). A $5,000 sign‑on bonus is offered to eligible Foreman new hires.

Schedule

Multiple shifts; travel required 10 %–25 % of the time. No relocation assistance; telework not eligible.