K46​/X31 General Foreman

K46/X31 General Foreman – Newport News Shipbuilding

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• Req
• Team: K46 SUB PROD TRADES
• Entity:
  Newport News Shipbuilding
• US Citizenship
  
  Required:
  
  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

Meet 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, technical subject matter experts and system users.

Anchored in our 135‑year history, we collaborate together at the forefront of technology, manufacturing, and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world. Want to be part of the team? Apply today! We look forward to meeting you.

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.

• BS/Apprentice + 4 years production supervisor experience OR Non‑BS/Non‑Apprentice with 6 years combined production supervisory experience and/or CS experience.

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.

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 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. Additionally, you may also call 1‑844‑849‑8463 for assistance.

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• Seniority level:
  Director
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Management and Manufacturing
• Industries:
  Defense and Space Manufacturing