K79 SAFETY DECKPLATE GENERAL FOREMAN

Huntington Ingalls•Newport News, VA

1d•$113,000 - $141,000•Onsite

About The Position

The K79 General Foreman – Safety Deckplate Manager, manages, coordinates, and evaluates all injuries and near misses of Operations personnel associated with the assigned program/Area of Responsibility (AOR). This role trains both hourly and salaried employees on best‑practice safety performance, recommends and implements targeted training, corrective actions, and preventive measures to control, reduce, or eliminate safety issues, and assists in developing and enhancing training procedures, tooling, and resources that boost employee safety performance and productivity. Working closely with the leadership team, this person helps break down safety data, strategize practical action plans, and drive deck‑plate safety performance while ensuring full compliance with all technical safety requirements, including strict adherence to the shipyard Health and Safety Manual and applicable regulatory standards. The K79 General Foreman – Safety Deckplate Manager, plays a pivotal role in safeguarding our workforce while enhancing productivity. You will work directly with senior leadership, shape safety culture across the shipyard, and have the opportunity to implement innovative training solutions that make a measurable impact on crew well‑being and mission success.

Requirements

BS/Apprentice + 4 years production supervisor experience OR Non-BS/Non-Apprentice with 6 years combined production supervisory experience and/or CS experience.
Must be able to work and transit in an industrial environment to include on units, subs and carriers.

Nice To Haves

Strong knowledge of Health and Safety Manual, Shipyard Standards and Operations
Excellent leadership, communication, and training skills
Ability to develop and implement practical action plans and training programs
Ability to use Microsoft Office products
Strong knowledge of Power BI and Observe NNS

Responsibilities

Manages, coordinates, and evaluates all injuries and near misses of Operations personnel associated with the assigned program/Area of Responsibility (AOR).
Trains both hourly and salaried employees on best‑practice safety performance.
Recommends and implements targeted training, corrective actions, and preventive measures to control, reduce, or eliminate safety issues.
Assists in developing and enhancing training procedures, tooling, and resources that boost employee safety performance and productivity.
Works closely with the leadership team to break down safety data, strategize practical action plans, and drive deck‑plate safety performance.
Ensures full compliance with all technical safety requirements, including strict adherence to the shipyard Health and Safety Manual and applicable regulatory standards.