General Foreman, Structural Fabrication & Assembly — Multiple Shifts

Job overview

The General Foreman, Structural Fabrication & Assembly — Multiple Shifts role is onsite in Newport News, VA, with an annual salary range of $113,000–$141,000. The role supports Newport News Shipbuilding, which designs, builds, and refuels U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and builds submarines. This foreman supervises and evaluates skilled and semi-skilled trades personnel across shifts, coordinates work, and trains employees to improve quality and productivity. The role also monitors job and budget performance and ensures work follows technical drawings and procedures.

What you'll do

• Supervise, assign, coordinate, and evaluate skilled and semi-skilled trades personnel
• train employees and recommend training
• translate broad 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

structural fabrication

assembly

multiple shifts

newport news va

huntington ingalls industries

shipbuilding

trades supervision

production supervision

$113k–$141k annually

travel 10%–25%

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 programs
• 401(k) savings options
• life insurance
• tuition reimbursement
• employee discounts
• and education scholarships.

Why this role

Multiple shifts; travel 10%–25%; U.S. citizenship required; no telework eligibility.

About the employer

Huntington Ingalls Industries is hiring for this role. Industry: Industrial Building Construction. Sector: 23.