K79 SAFETY DECKPLATE GENERAL FOREMAN
About the role
The K79 General Foreman – Safety Deckplate Manager manages, coordinates, and evaluates all injuries and near misses of Operations personnel associated with the assigned program/Area of Responsibility (AOR). This role trains both hourly and salaried employees on best‑practice safety performance, recommends and implements targeted training, corrective actions, and preventive measures to control, reduce, or eliminate safety issues, and assists in developing and enhancing training procedures, tooling, and resources that boost employee safety performance and productivity. Working closely with the leadership team, this person helps break down safety data, strategize practical action plans, and drive deck‑plate safety performance while ensuring full compliance with all technical safety requirements, including strict adherence to the shipyard Health and Safety Manual and applicable regulatory standards. The K79 General Foreman – Safety Deckplate Manager plays a pivotal role in safeguarding the workforce while enhancing productivity, working directly with senior leadership to shape safety culture across the shipyard and implement innovative training solutions that make a measurable impact on crew well‑being and mission success.
Requirements
- BS/Apprentice plus 4 years of production supervisor experience, or
- Non‑BS/Non‑Apprentice with 6 years of combined production supervisory experience and/or craft‑sperson experience
Nice to Have
- Strong knowledge of the Health and Safety Manual, Shipyard Standards, and Operations
- Excellent leadership, communication, and training skills
- Ability to develop and implement practical action plans and training programs
- Ability to use Microsoft Office products
- Strong knowledge of Power BI and Observe NNS
- Ability to work and transit in an industrial environment, including on units, submarines, and aircraft carriers