K96/X18 STRUCTURAL FOREMAN-MULTIPLE SHIFTS-$5,000 SIGN-ON BONUS

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

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 the quality and quantity of work performed. Recommends training to enhance skills 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 that have a significant financial impact on the company’s performance. Supervises qualified trades staff and monitors job and budget performance across all shifts.

Newport News Shipbuilding is offering a $5,000 sign-on bonus to new Foreman hires, including current employees. Eligibility applies to those who apply on qualifying requisitions.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree OR
• Apprentice Certification OR
• High School Diploma and 4 years of 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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision plans.
• On-site health centers and telemedicine options.
• Wellness resources and employee assistance programs.
• 401K savings plan 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 division or work location.

Pay

The anticipated salary range for this role is $92,000 to $117,000. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.

Schedule

This opening is available for multiple shifts.