K79 SAFETY DECKPLATE GENERAL FOREMAN

Req ID: 49328  Team: K79 CVN 79 CONSTR  Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes  Full-Time Shift: 1st  Relocation: No relocation assistance available  Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework  Travel Requirements:  No  Clearance Required: No - Clearance Not Required to Start  ​Salary Range: $113,000.00 to $141,000.00   The anticipated salary range represents the estimated base pay for this role. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors, and may vary from the posted range   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 K79 General Foreman – Safety Deckplate Manager , manages, coordinates, and evaluates all injuries and near misses of Operations personnel associated with the assigned program/Area of Responsibility (AOR). This role trains both hourly and salaried employees on best‑practice safety performance, recommends and implements targeted training, corrective actions, and preventive measures to control, reduce, or eliminate safety issues, and assists in developing and enhancing training procedures, tooling, and resources that boost employee safety performance and productivity. Working closely with the leadership team, this person helps break down safety data, strategize practical action plans, and drive deck‑plate safety performance while ensuring full compliance with all technical safety requirements, including strict adherence to the shipyard Health and Safety Manual and applicable regulatory standards. The  K79 General Foreman – Safety Deckplate Manager , plays a pivotal role in safeguarding our workforce while enhancing productivity. You will work directly with senior leadership, shape safety culture across the shipyard, and have the opportunity to implement innovative training solutions that make a measurable impact on crew well‑being and mission success. 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

*Strong knowledge of Health and Safety Manual, Shipyard Standards and Operations *Excellent leadership, communication, and training skills *Ability to develop and implement practical action plans and training programs *Ability to use Microsoft Office products *Strong knowledge of Power BI and Observe NNS *Must be able to work and transit in an industrial environment to include on units, subs and carriers 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,