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GENERAL FOREMAN / LIFTING & HANDLING
Location:
Goose Creek, South Carolina, United States
Date: Aug 12, 2026
Req ID: 49054
Team: C101 PRODUCTION LEADERSHIP
Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding
US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes
Full-Time
Shift: Multiple
Relocation: No relocation assistance available
Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework
Travel Requirement: No
Clearance Required: No - Clearance Not Required to Start
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. 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 General Foreman - Lifting & Handling is responsible for supervising, assigning, coordinating, and evaluating semi-skilled and skilled trades personnel in the Lifting & Handling Division. This role focuses on improving the quality and quantity of work performed in crane and rigging operations, while ensuring compliance with technical aspects of the job and company procedures.
Key Responsibilities:
* Supervise and assign tasks to semi-skilled and skilled trades personnel in the Lifting & Handling division, taking into account their skill, experience, and job knowledge
* Train and evaluate employees to enhance their skills and productivity in crane and rigging operations
* Recommend training programs to improve employee performance and assist in developing training procedures
* Develop practical action plans from broad strategies and ensure employees are trained to execute these plans
* Ensure compliance with all technical aspects of the job, including adherence to drawings, procedures, and company standards
* Oversee manufacturing, installation, operation, testing, and process operations that have a significant financial impact on the company's performance
* Supervise qualified trades staff, monitoring job and budget performance for all shifts
Accountabilities:
* Employee development and performance management
* Quality and quantity of work performed in crane and rigging operations
* Compliance with technical aspects of the job and company procedures
* Budget and job performance for all shifts
* Development and implementation of training programs to enhance employee skills and productivity
Requirements:
* Proven experience in supervising and managing semi-skilled and skilled trades personnel in a Lifting & Handling environment
* Strong knowledge of crane and rigging operations, as well as relevant technical aspects of the job
* Excellent leadership, communication, and training skills
* Ability to develop and implement practical action plans and training programs
* Strong understanding of company procedures and standards, with a focus on compliance and quality control.
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
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. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.
Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #2 for Newport News Shipbuilding.