Production Manager, VISSC

Seaspan • Esquimalt, BC

57d • $135,000 - $165,000 • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• 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).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED