GENERAL FOREMAN TEST & TRIALS

Huntington Ingalls•Pascagoula, MS

3d•Onsite

About The Position

We’re building tomorrow’s fleet today With more than 11,000 employees, HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding division is the largest manufacturing employer in Mississippi and a major contributor to the economic growth of Alabama. For nearly 85 years, we’ve designed, built and maintained amphibious ships, destroyers, and cutters for the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Coast Guard. The largest supplier of U.S. Navy surface combatants, we’re simultaneously building four classes of ships and have pioneered the development and production of technologically advanced, highly capable ships for the surface Navy fleet for decades. Think that’s cool? Keep reading: The RoleSupervises, 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. Additional common management responsibilities as listed in Shipbuilding Management Charter 0001 within command media (SBMC 0001) and applicants should review the Charter and policies and procedures before applying for position. Must HaveHS Diploma/GED and 6 years of craft experience, with at least 2 years in production supervisory experience. Apprentice Graduate/AA Degree and 2 years of craft experience, with at least 2 years of production supervisory experience. Must be willing to work any shift.Nice to HavePrior managerial experience in Propulsion, Auxiliaries, Deck Gear, Weapons Handling , and/or Damage Control equiptment on assigned Contract(s). Coordinates vendor activities pertaining to HM&E equipment installed aboard the vessel ensuring control of test status and re-entry control. Executes Ripouts and insures Mechanical Tag-Outs are properly enforced and maintained as required by Command Media for retesting work instructions and procedures. Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite software products.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. Regardless of your role or where you serve, 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.

Requirements

HS Diploma/GED and 6 years of craft experience, with at least 2 years in production supervisory experience.
Apprentice Graduate/AA Degree and 2 years of craft experience, with at least 2 years of production supervisory experience.
Must be willing to work any shift.

Nice To Haves

Prior managerial experience in Propulsion, Auxiliaries, Deck Gear, Weapons Handling , and/or Damage Control equiptment on assigned Contract(s).
Coordinates vendor activities pertaining to HM&E equipment installed aboard the vessel ensuring control of test status and re-entry control.
Executes Ripouts and insures Mechanical Tag-Outs are properly enforced and maintained as required by Command Media for retesting work instructions and procedures.
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite software products.

Responsibilities

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.