The Production Manager, VISSC is responsible for ensuring that the production work assigned to their zone is completed on time and as per customer requirements. The Production Manager, VISSC possesses a specialization in one of the following trades; electrical, welding, pipefitting, mechanical, ship fitting or sheet metal and works closely with the Submarine Senior Production Manager in the management of the project. This role encompasses a wide level of responsibility, dependent on the incumbent’s experience, training and skills.
Note: Due to business needs, this position is required to be fully on-site based at 825 Admirals Road, Victoria.
The incumbent reports directly to the Submarine Senior Production Manager. The Production Manager, VISSC supervises a minimum of 25 unionized employees.
The Zone Production Manager must ensure that all production work in one of the Submarine zones (Forward, Aft, or Exterior) is completed. This is a front line supervisory position that is responsible for planning and coordinating daily activities of the project such as assigning work, scheduling hours, checking work, and maintaining workflow as well as planning for future projects. Additional coordination is also required to complete these tasks and plan operational needs involving varied departments outside of the incumbent’s specialty. The position is dynamic requiring a continual reassessment of operation needs, project planning and constant shifting of priorities, while adhering to Company policies such as safety and regulatory requirements.
Due to the hostile environment in which the Submarine operates, Quality Assurance standards are set very high. Errors or misjudgment in executing production work could result in lost productivity, delays, dissatisfied customers and personnel, and financial losses.
Communications
Internal
The incumbent communicates with all levels of unionized and non-unionized supervision and trades personnel at Victoria Shipyards on a frequent basis. The Production Manager, VISSC provides a leadership role for all employees and ensures that company and corporate policies, procedures and objectives are met while directing the workforce.
External
The Production Manager, VISSC may also communicate with Babcock Canada personnel, technical and regulatory authorities, and contractors in the administration of their duties.
What you’ll do
- Supervises the work of sub-contractors.
- Oversees performance of all trades involved in their zone and ensures safety concerns are addressed. This includes scheduling of hours, assigning duties and ensuring work flow is maintained.
- Monitors the progress of their work and tracks associated man-hours and costs.
- Coordinates and supervises inspections by regulatory bodies (Department of Defence Quality Assurance personnel, Department of Defence Delegated Engineering Authority personnel, Babcock Canada Design Agents, etc.).
- Ensures production work is completed on time, on budget, and to the customer’s complete satisfaction.
- Liaises with Babcock Canada representatives throughout the project.
- Reports to the Submarine Senior Production Manager concerning project progress and/or problems.
- Completion of Grade 12 education plus a Technical Diploma and/or the completion of a trade apprenticeship program in the electrical, welding, pipefitting, mechanical, ship fitting or the sheet metal trades.
What you’ll bring
- 5-7 years experience in managing ship repair and construction projects in a supervisory role.
- Project management experience
- Knowledge of applicable rules and regulations.
- Knowledge of relevant corporate policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of English language, verbal and written.
- Demonstrating a high standard of business conduct and ethics; dealing with all situations and issues with integrity and honesty.
- Taking initiative in understanding the needs of others (internal and external “customers”) and taking action to achieve appropriate results.
- Working with and coordinating the activities of people; with attention and energy focused on coordinating various activities to meet schedules and complete projects within allotted budget.
- Working with and coordinating the activities of people over whom the incumbent may have no direct authority; attention and energy are focused on bringing various activities together to achieve set objectives.
- Excellent analytical, problem solving, and interpersonal skills.
Why you’ll love working here
This is a full-time, permanent position. With multiple operations and long-term projects, Seaspan employees enjoy job stability as we look ahead to build ships for decades to come.
In addition to an annual bonus and pension plan matching, this role provides you with a very competitive salary in line with the successful candidate’s experience.
We also provide the best-in-class health and wellness benefits package for this position, including things such as extended health care (i.e. paramedical services for massage therapy, speech therapy, mental health coverage, physiotherapy, and more), dental care, vision care, life insurance, medical leave coverage, parental leave coverage, childcare benefit partnership, $500 personal spending account, and an Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP).
The estimated salary for this position is $135,000 - $165,000. In determining final salary, Seaspan considers many factors including the successful Candidate’s skills and experience as well as position location and internal equity. The final base salary offer will be at the Company’s sole discretion and presented as part of a competitive total compensation package.
Seaspan Shipyards is one of North America’s most modern shipyards and unique in its ability to provide a complete range of services including new construction, conversion, refit, repair and life-cycle maintenance work for Canada’s Coast Guard and Navy as well as commercial vessels including cruise-ships and deep-sea vessels. Seaspan Shipyards operations include Vancouver Shipyards, Vancouver Drydock and Victoria Shipyards.
To learn more, visit our website: www.seaspan.com
This position may involve defense articles and/or technical data regulated by the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and the U.S. Arms Export Control Act. In compliance with ITAR, the successful candidate will be subject to a security clearance through the Canadian Controlled Goods Program as regulated by the Controlled Goods Regulations and Defense Production Act. The successful candidate will be required to maintain their security clearance throughout their employment in this position.
Seaspan is committed to Employment Equity, supports diversity in the workplace, and encourages applications from all qualified individuals including, women, members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, and persons with disabilities. If you require any accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition team at [email protected] for confidential support. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible environment.
