Newport News Shipbuilding, A Division of HII
K45/X11 GENERAL FOREMAN
Newport News Shipbuilding, A Division of HII, Newport News, Virginia, United States, 23600
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Newport News Shipbuilding, A Division of HII Req ID: 44448 Team: K45 ISCVN PROD TRADES Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes Full-Time Shift: 1st Relocation: No relocation assistance available Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework Travel Requirement: Yes, 10%-25% of the time Clearance Required: No - Clearance Not Required to Start About HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding
With more than 25,000 employees, HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia. We’re 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 diverse and innovative team ranges from skilled trades to project managers, engineers and software developers to solution architects and system users. Anchored in our rich, 135-year history, we collaborate at the forefront of technology, manufacturing, and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world. The Role
Supervises, assigns, coordinates and evaluates semi‑skilled and skilled trades personnel according to skill, experience and job knowledge. Supervises and trains employees to improve quality and quantity of work performed. Recommends training to enhance skill and productivity of employees, 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 all drawings, procedures, etc. Responsible for manufacturing, installation, operation, testing, and process operations that have a significant financial impact on the company’s performance. Supervises qualified trades staff; monitoring job and budget performance for all shifts. Must Have
BS/Apprentice + 4 years production supervisor experience OR Non‑BS/Non‑Apprentice with 6 years combined production supervisory experience and/or CS 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; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals. Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics‑driven organization that puts people’s safety and well‑being first. We offer comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision plans, on‑site health centers, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, savings plan options (401K), financial education, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts and more. 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. Assistance
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e‑mail to
buildyourcareer@hii-co.com . For additional assistance, call 1-844-849-8463 (press #2 for Newport News Shipbuilding). Seniority level
Director Employment type
Full‑time Job function
Management and Manufacturing Industries
Defense and Space Manufacturing
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K45/X11 GENERAL FOREMAN
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Newport News Shipbuilding, A Division of HII Req ID: 44448 Team: K45 ISCVN PROD TRADES Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes Full-Time Shift: 1st Relocation: No relocation assistance available Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework Travel Requirement: Yes, 10%-25% of the time Clearance Required: No - Clearance Not Required to Start About HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding
With more than 25,000 employees, HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia. We’re 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 diverse and innovative team ranges from skilled trades to project managers, engineers and software developers to solution architects and system users. Anchored in our rich, 135-year history, we collaborate at the forefront of technology, manufacturing, and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world. The Role
Supervises, assigns, coordinates and evaluates semi‑skilled and skilled trades personnel according to skill, experience and job knowledge. Supervises and trains employees to improve quality and quantity of work performed. Recommends training to enhance skill and productivity of employees, 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 all drawings, procedures, etc. Responsible for manufacturing, installation, operation, testing, and process operations that have a significant financial impact on the company’s performance. Supervises qualified trades staff; monitoring job and budget performance for all shifts. Must Have
BS/Apprentice + 4 years production supervisor experience OR Non‑BS/Non‑Apprentice with 6 years combined production supervisory experience and/or CS 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; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals. Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics‑driven organization that puts people’s safety and well‑being first. We offer comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision plans, on‑site health centers, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, savings plan options (401K), financial education, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts and more. 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. Assistance
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e‑mail to
buildyourcareer@hii-co.com . For additional assistance, call 1-844-849-8463 (press #2 for Newport News Shipbuilding). Seniority level
Director Employment type
Full‑time Job function
Management and Manufacturing Industries
Defense and Space Manufacturing
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