Area Manager, Ship Repair

Irving Shipbuilding; Halifax; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Irving Shipbuilding in Halifax seeks an Area Manager to lead multi-discipline teams and execute production plans. You will oversee safety, quality, cost and schedule while coordinating with other departments to meet business objectives.

You will manage production activities in assigned areas, analyze risks to the schedule, remove barriers, and provide 5S leadership to your zones. This role requires strong leadership and a track record in manufacturing or shipbuilding.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a relevant manufacturing or shipbuilding leadership role.
• Project Management/Supervisory experience is an asset.
• Software experience (i.e. Microsoft, Aveva, P6, UPV) considered an asset.
• Post-secondary degree/ diploma with relevant experience.
• Red seal with relevant experience.
• Project Management (PMP) considered an asset.
• Relevant trade/engineering certification (e.g. NACE, SWB, etc.) considered an asset.
• Certification in a Continuous Improvement processes (i.e. Six Sigma) would be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all Company Environmental, Health and Safety policies and identify or suggest changes to promote safety awareness.
• Manage and deconflict all production activities in assigned areas to maximize schedule performance
• Analyze risks to production schedule in area and action accordingly, including but not limited to; material, resources, conflicting activities, scope change, etc.
• Work closely with outside support departments to effectively manage schedule performance and identified risks
• Work closely with trades teams, subcontractors, planning, and production control to outline execution plan of area based on schedule
• Proactively remove barriers to ensure continuity in production and elevate items as required.
• Provide 5S leadership for their designated areas.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional

Safety oversight

Schedule management

Risk analysis

Education

Post-secondary degree/diploma

Red seal

PMP certification

Trade/engineering certification

Six Sigma certification

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Aveva

P6

UPV

Job description

Job Description

Area Managers will lead efforts across multi-disciplined teams to execute the overall strategy and build plans, being directly responsible for all work assigned and performed in their area. They will manage and provide oversight into safety, quality, cost, and schedule by working cross functionally with other departments driving output for business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all Company Environmental, Health and Safety policies and identify or suggest changes to promote safety awareness.
• Manage and deconflict all production activities in assigned areas to maximize schedule performance
• Analyze risks to production schedule in area and action accordingly, including but not limited to; material, resources, conflicting activities, scope change, etc.
• Work closely with outside support departments to effectively manage schedule performance and identified risks
• Work closely with trades teams, subcontractors, planning, and production control to outline execution plan of area based on schedule
• Proactively remove barriers to ensure continuity in production and elevate items as required.
• Provide 5S leadership for their designated areas.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a relevant manufacturing or shipbuilding leadership role
• Project Management/Supervisory experience is an asset
• Software experience (i.e. Microsoft, Aveva, P6, UPV) considered an asset.
• Post-secondary degree/ diploma with relevant experience.
• Red seal with relevant experience.
• Project Management (PMP) considered an asset.
• Relevant trade/engineering certification (e.g. NACE, SWB, etc.) considered an asset
• Certification in a Continuous Improvement processes (i.e. Six Sigma) would be an asset

About Us

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) operates in Eastern Canada (New-Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador), as well as in USA. We are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.

We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.

Our recruitment advisors and hiring teams will utilize human screening combined with AI technology to help identify the skills and qualities that matter most to our business, while safeguarding your privacy and using AI responsibly.

We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

About The Team

Irving Shipbuilding is proud to be Canada's National Shipbuilder. Our team is constructing more than 20 modern patrol ships and destroyers for the Royal Canadian Navy and Canadian Coast Guard as part of the largest defence procurement project in Canadian history.

By joining our team of more than 2,400 shipbuilders, you can enjoy a dynamic and exciting career with a company dedicated to your success, development, and safety.

At Irving Shipbuilding, we're making history - why not make it with us? Learn more about careers at Irving Shipbuilding: shipsforcanada.ca/opportunities.

We invite applications from all qualified candidates, including racially visible persons, women in underrepresented roles, persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and encourage applicants to self-identify.