Foreman, Columbia Production Trades — Multiple Shifts

Job overview

The Foreman, Columbia Production Trades — Multiple Shifts role is onsite in Newport News, VA, with an annual salary range of $92,000 to $117,000. The posting also offers a $5,000 sign-on bonus to eligible new hires. This role supports the K96 Columbia Production Trades team at Newport News Shipbuilding, which builds and refuels U.S. Navy nuclear ships. The foreman supervises and coordinates skilled and semi-skilled trades personnel across shifts, trains employees, and monitors job and budget performance. The role helps translate production strategies into practical work plans while ensuring work follows drawings, procedures, and technical requirements.

What you'll do

• Supervise, assign, coordinate, and evaluate skilled and semi-skilled trades personnel
• train employees and recommend training
• help develop training procedures and practical 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

foreman

columbia production trades

multiple shifts

newport news va

huntington ingalls industries

$92,000-$117,000/year

$5,000 sign-on bonus

trades supervision

shipbuilding

training

job performance

budget monitoring

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

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

Why this role

$5,000 sign-on bonus for eligible Foreman new hires; welding and make-up foreman experience is preferred.

About the employer

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