Newport News Shipbuilding, A Division of HII
K47/X31 FOREMAN
Newport News Shipbuilding, A Division of HII, Newport News, Virginia, United States, 23600
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K47/X31 FOREMAN
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Position ID: 44487
Team: K47 CARR PROD TRADES Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding US Citizenship Required: Yes Full‑Time Shift: 1st Relocation: No relocation assistance available Virtual/Telework: Not eligible Travel Requirement: Yes, 10%–25% of the time Clearance Required: No
Overview With more than 25,000 employees, HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia and the sole designer, builder, and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and submarines. It offers a diverse, innovative team ranging from skilled trades to engineers and software developers, collaborating at the forefront of technology and manufacturing to build the most powerful naval ships in the world.
The Role
Supervises, assigns, coordinates and evaluates semi-skilled and skilled trades personnel.
Trains employees to improve quality and quantity of work performed.
Recommends training and assists in development of training procedures.
Breaks broad strategies down into practical action plans and ensures employees are trained.
Ensures compliance with all technical aspects of the job, including adherence to drawings and procedures.
Responsible for manufacturing, installation, operation, testing, and process operations with significant financial impact.
Monitors job and budget performance for all shifts.
Signing Bonus Newport News Shipbuilding offers a $5,000 sign‑on bonus to new Foreman hires. Current employees are eligible.
Must Have
BS/Apprentice OR High School diploma with 6 years of related trade experience.
Why HII We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space, and cyber. HII’s diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople, AI/ML experts, engineers, scientists, logisticians, and business professionals. We offer a supportive environment, competitive benefits, and educational and training programs for continual career growth.
Benefits Medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plans; on‑site health centers; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; 401(k); life insurance; tuition reimbursement; employee discounts; scholarships, and more (benefits may vary division or location).
Equal Opportunity All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.
Contact If you need a reasonable accommodation, email
buildyourcareer@hii-co.com . Call 1‑844‑849‑8463 and press #2 for assistance.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Management and Manufacturing
Industry Defense and Space Manufacturing
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K47/X31 FOREMAN
role at
Newport News Shipbuilding, A Division of HII .
Position ID: 44487
Team: K47 CARR PROD TRADES Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding US Citizenship Required: Yes Full‑Time Shift: 1st Relocation: No relocation assistance available Virtual/Telework: Not eligible Travel Requirement: Yes, 10%–25% of the time Clearance Required: No
Overview With more than 25,000 employees, HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia and the sole designer, builder, and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and submarines. It offers a diverse, innovative team ranging from skilled trades to engineers and software developers, collaborating at the forefront of technology and manufacturing to build the most powerful naval ships in the world.
The Role
Supervises, assigns, coordinates and evaluates semi-skilled and skilled trades personnel.
Trains employees to improve quality and quantity of work performed.
Recommends training and assists in development of training procedures.
Breaks broad strategies down into practical action plans and ensures employees are trained.
Ensures compliance with all technical aspects of the job, including adherence to drawings and procedures.
Responsible for manufacturing, installation, operation, testing, and process operations with significant financial impact.
Monitors job and budget performance for all shifts.
Signing Bonus Newport News Shipbuilding offers a $5,000 sign‑on bonus to new Foreman hires. Current employees are eligible.
Must Have
BS/Apprentice OR High School diploma with 6 years of related trade experience.
Why HII We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space, and cyber. HII’s diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople, AI/ML experts, engineers, scientists, logisticians, and business professionals. We offer a supportive environment, competitive benefits, and educational and training programs for continual career growth.
Benefits Medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plans; on‑site health centers; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; 401(k); life insurance; tuition reimbursement; employee discounts; scholarships, and more (benefits may vary division or location).
Equal Opportunity All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.
Contact If you need a reasonable accommodation, email
buildyourcareer@hii-co.com . Call 1‑844‑849‑8463 and press #2 for assistance.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Management and Manufacturing
Industry Defense and Space Manufacturing
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