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Newport News Shipbuilding, A Division of HII

K46/X42 GENERAL FOREMAN

Newport News Shipbuilding, A Division of HII, Newport News, Virginia, United States, 23600

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Req ID: 44476

Team: K46 SUB 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

Meet HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding, the largest industrial employer in Virginia. It is 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, software developers, solution architects, technical subject matter experts and system users. We collaborate at the forefront of technology, manufacturing and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world.

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 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 and monitors 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. At HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Working at HII is more than a job – it’s an opportunity to build a future. We offer comprehensive benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices, on‑site health centers, tele‑medicine, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, savings plan options (401K), financial education and planning tools, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, early childhood and post‑secondary education scholarships, and more. Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive. 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, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e‑mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case‑by‑case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e‑mail address.

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Seniority level Director

Employment type Full‑time

Job function Management and Manufacturing

Industries Defense and Space Manufacturing

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