General Foreman — Pipe Manufacturing

Job overview

The General Foreman — Pipe Manufacturing role is onsite in Newport News, VA. The salary range is $113,000–$141,000 per year. The position supports the Pipe Manufacturing team 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. By translating strategies into practical plans and ensuring adherence to drawings and procedures, the role supports manufacturing, installation, testing, and production 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

pipe manufacturing

newport news va

huntington ingalls industries

trades supervision

production operations

employee training

quality and productivity

budget monitoring

shipbuilding

u.s. navy aircraft carriers

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 specifies production supervisory experience and/or CS experience as part of its minimum qualification alternatives.

About the employer

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