K46/X31 FOREMAN-2ND SHIFT-$5,000 SIGN-ON BONUS
About The Position
The Foreman supervises, assigns, coordinates, and evaluates semi-skilled and skilled trades personnel according to their skills, experience, and job knowledge. The role includes supervising and training employees to improve the quality and quantity of work, recommending training to enhance skills and productivity, and assisting in developing training procedures. The Foreman translates broad strategies into practical action plans and ensures employees are trained to carry them out. The position is responsible for compliance with technical requirements, including drawings and procedures, and oversees manufacturing, installation, operation, testing, and process operations with significant financial impact. The Foreman supervises qualified trades staff and monitors job and budget performance across all shifts. This is a second-shift, full-time position at Newport News Shipbuilding; telework is not available and relocation assistance is not offered. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is offered to eligible Foreman new hires.
Requirements
- U.S. citizenship is required.
- Meet one of the following education and experience pathways: bachelor's degree; apprentice certification; high school education plus 4 years of combined manufacturing, shipbuilding, trades, or military experience; or an associate degree in a trade/technical field plus 3 years of relevant manufacturing, shipbuilding, trade, or military experience.
Responsibilities
- Supervise, assign, coordinate, and evaluate semi-skilled and skilled trades personnel.
- Train employees to improve the quality and quantity of work performed.
- Recommend training to enhance employee skills and productivity, and assist in developing training procedures.
- Translate broad strategies into practical action plans and ensure employees are trained to perform them.
- Ensure compliance with technical requirements, including drawings and procedures.
- Oversee manufacturing, installation, operation, testing, and process operations with significant financial impact.
- Supervise qualified trades staff and monitor job and budget performance for all shifts.
Benefits
- $5,000 sign-on bonus for eligible Foreman new hires.
- Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision plan choices.
- On-site health centers, tele-medicine, wellness resources, and employee assistance programs.
- Savings plan options (401K) and financial education and planning tools.
- Life insurance.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Employee discounts.
- Early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships.
- Educational and training programs for career growth.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
