Production Manager, Test and Trials - Halifax, Canada - Irving Shipbuilding

Irving Shipbuilding

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Halifax, Canada

3 weeks ago

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PRODUCTION MANAGER - TEST AND TRIALS

Located at 3099 Barrington Street in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, B3K 5M7, and 35 Micmac Boulevard, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada, B3A 4Y8, Irving Shipbuilding is proud to be Canada's National Shipbuilder. Over the next 30 years, our shipbuilders will construct 20+ modern patrol ships and surface combatants for the Royal Canadian Navy as part of the largest defence procurement project in Canadian history.

We have built more than 80% of Canada's current combatant fleet and continue to perform maintenance and modernization work on these vessels. We are committed to building the best ships, with the best workforce in the best facilities. By joining our team of more than 2,300 shipbuilders, you can enjoy a dynamic, diverse, and family-friendly career with a company dedicated to your success, learning, health, wellness, and safety.

At Irving Shipbuilding, we're making history - why not make it with us? Learn more about careers at Irving Shipbuilding*.**Irving Shipbuilding Inc. is seeking a Production Manager - Test and Trials
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Qualifications:

Education Required: Completion of relevant University, College, Technical/Vocational Training
Experience:10+ years of experience testing naval ships in a new construction program or similarly complex commercial shipbuilding experience, or comparable relevant experience in naval ship modernization and overhaul.
Demonstrated ability to work in a diverse workforce.
Excellent computer system skills; MS Office
People leadership experience.
Customer focused individual with exceptional interpersonal and communications skills.
Energetic selfstarter who enjoys working in a fast paced, teamorientated environment.
All successful applicants must meet requirements for Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP), Canadian Government Security clearance, and U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)._

Key Responsibilities:

Provide managerial leadership and oversight for a multiskilled team of trials supervisors and unionized trades team members to execute the test, settowork, trials, commissioning, troubleshooting and maintenance of equipment and systems onboard new construction and ship repair areas for assigned area of responsibility.
Scheduling and coordinating the multi trade activities.
Constantly review multi trade loading / direction of crews to ensure efficient logistics and timing and delivery of work.
Daily monitor and govern the adherence to the detailed schedule (daily management).
Ensure compliance with all Company Environmental, Health and Safety policies and identify and suggest changes to promote safety awareness.
Coordinate the timely supply of information and material flows, to ensure successful execution of work.
Proactively removing barriers to ensure production continuity and escalating items as required.
Ensure that 'lessons learned' are captured, documented, and incorporated to prevent future delays/ issues.
Provide 5S leadership for their designated areas.
Develop and evaluate team of supervisors and Engineers.

What We Offer:

Irving Shipbuilding is proud to offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including but not limited to:

A flexible medical, dental, and vision plan
Employee & Family Assistance Programs
RRSP matching program
Health & Wellness reimbursements
Opportunities to take part in job related training and development.
Growth and progression opportunities within Irving Shipbuilding and the larger network of the JD Irving group of companies
Relocation costs (if eligible)

Please be advised that some positions within our business have been designated as 'Safety Sensitive' where the employee holding the position has a heightened responsibility for his/her own safety or the safety of others due to the nature of the job.

If this is the case, you will be informed in the interview process.

Irving Shipbuilding Inc. is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in its employment practices and to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment for all employees._

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, and we are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
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