GENERAL FOREMAN

General Foreman

Meet HII's Newport News Shipbuilding With more than 25,000 employees - including third-, fourth- and even fifth-generation shipbuilders - 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 of professionals ranges from skilled trades to project managers, engineers and software developers to solution architects, technical subject matter experts, and system users. Anchored in our rich, 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.

The Role The Parking & Transportation General Foreman supervises, assigns, coordinates, evaluates and monitors the driving and safety habits of over 50 full and part-time employees providing transportation across two 12-hour shifts. This role also provides leadership, mentoring and training as needed. The ability to effectively communicate and coordinate transportation operations for dispatching, picking up and transporting shipbuilders safely to and from work inside and outside of NNS in all types of weather is a must. Ensures DOT (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations) compliance and serves as Transportation Lead for the Emergency Response Organization. Additional duties and responsibilities include the performing day-to-day tactical success plans, continuous improvement projects, and long term strategic transformational initiatives. 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.

The hours for this position are 5 : 00am - 5 : 00pm Mon - Fri

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. Nice to Have Current Commercial Driver's License (CDL) A or B with Passenger (P) Endorsement Prompt, Regular and Predictable Daily Work Attendance Strong time and organizational management skills with the ability to multitask Strong communication skills both written and verbal to support the development and presentation of reports and briefs to senior management Keen attention to detail (with a First Time Quality Mindset)

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. Do You Need Assistance? 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.