General Foreman — Trades Administration

Job overview

The General Foreman — Trades Administration role is onsite in Newport News, VA. The salary range is $113,000–$141,000 per year. The position supports Trades Administration at Newport News Shipbuilding, which builds U.S. Navy aircraft carriers and submarines. The foreman supervises and coordinates skilled and semi-skilled trades personnel, provides training, and monitors work quality, productivity, and budget performance. The role turns broad strategies into practical work plans and ensures employees follow applicable drawings and procedures, supporting effective production and installation operations.

What you'll do

• Supervise, assign, coordinate, and evaluate skilled and semi-skilled trades personnel
• train employees and recommend training to improve work quality and productivity
• assist in developing training procedures
• translate strategies into action plans
• ensure adherence to drawings and procedures
• oversee manufacturing, installation, operation, testing, and process operations
• monitor job and budget performance across shifts.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

general foreman

trades administration

newport news va

huntington ingalls industries

trades supervision

production operations

employee training

quality and productivity

budget monitoring

shipbuilding

light duty program

u.s. citizenship required

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plans
• on-site health centers
• telemedicine
• wellness resources
• employee assistance
• 401(k)
• life insurance
• tuition reimbursement
• discounts and education scholarships.

Why this role

The posting notes knowledge and experience with the Light Duty Program as a preferred qualification.

About the employer

Huntington Ingalls Industries is hiring for this role. Industry: Ship Building and Repairing. Sector: 33.