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Newport News Shipbuilding, A Division of HII

K48/X43 GENERAL FOREMAN

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

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Position Title K48/X43 GENERAL FOREMAN Location Newport News Shipbuilding, A Division of HII Job ID 44522 Team K48 FLT SPPT PRD TRADES Entity Newport News Shipbuilding Citizenship US Citizenship Required Employment type Full‑Time Shift 1st Relocation No relocation assistance available Telework No - Not eligible for telework Travel Requirement Yes, 10%-25% of the time Clearance No - Clearance Not Required to Start Role Overview 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; monitoring job and budget performance for all shifts. Responsibilities

Supervise semi‑skilled and skilled trades personnel according to skill, experience, and job knowledge.

Train employees to improve quality and quantity of work performed.

Recommend training to enhance skill and productivity of employees.

Create practical action plans from broad strategies and ensure employee training.

Ensure compliance with technical job requirements and drawings.

Oversee manufacturing, installation, operation, testing, and process operations affecting company performance.

Monitor job and budget performance across 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; 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‑driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. We offer competitive benefits and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career. Benefits Medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan options, 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. 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. Accommodation 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. Additionally, you may also call 1‑844‑849‑8463 for assistance. Press #2 for Newport News Shipbuilding. #J-18808-Ljbffr