Production Supervisor, Pipe Welder Training and Coaching

Irving Shipbuilding; Halifax; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Irving Shipbuilding in Halifax, NS seeks a Training & Coaching Supervisor to support apprentices and develop skilled trades through training program design and delivery. This role may involve production supervision 15% of the time, with a day shift and weekend/backshift as needed.

Responsibilities include mentoring apprentices towards Red Seal certification, leading a team of coaches and trainees, ensuring HSE compliance and quality, and collaborating on recruitment efforts.

Qualifications

• Red Seal is required or equivalent.
• 4-7 years in Production Supervisor/lead roles in industrial settings.
• Experience in coaching and skill development with performance management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver apprentice training and coaching plans.
• Lead a team of supervisors, coaches, and trainees to meet safety, cost, schedule, and quality targets.
• Ensure accurate time entry and manage costs within budgets.
• Support recruitment activities and participate in interviews with leadership.
• Provide backup to production for supervisor duties as needed.

Skills

Coaching & development

Team leadership

Time management

Microsoft Office

HSE compliance

Training program development

Education

Red Seal certification or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

The Training & Coaching Supervisor will play an integral role in supporting both apprentices and the continuous development of the skilled trades in the workforce. This will be achieved through training program development, facilitating employee training, record keeping, continuous learning initiatives, identifying employees’ skill gaps and developing then implementing an action plan that aligns with the goals of the company. To refine skillset, agility, and keep up to date with production requirements up to 15% of this role may include Production Supervision. This is a day shift position but occasional work on weekends, 2nd or backshift will be required, depending on business needs.

Responsibilities

• Apprentice skill development: Monitor and support the on-the-job skill development of our apprentices through mentoring, coaching, and training in progression towards Red Seal certification.
• Deliver and develop trade training.
• Lead a team of employees (unionized skill coaches, trades, trainees) ensuring compliance to HSE policies, job performance, CBA requirements, and quality while managing tools & material efficiently.
• Ensure accurate time entry for assigned employees while maintaining cost through assigned budgets.
• Support apprentice recruitment activities by participating in interviews/selection processes with production leadership.
• Provide backup to production for supervisor absenteeism. This includes performing all supervisor duties for Safety, cost, schedule, quality, and people.

Qualifications

• Education: Red Seal certification or equivalent.
• Experience: 4-7 years Production Supervisor, Production Work Lead, Chargehand or trades work experience in an industrial environment; Supervisor experience is required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of programs.
• Technically familiar with industrial marine new construction & repair.
• Coaching and skill development; including coaching plans, performance improvement, & recognition.
• Supervisory; including conflict resolution and performance management.
• Safety and compliance experience.
• Must be open to taking additional training on new skills.
• Must be available to travel to different Irving Shipbuilding Inc. worksites.

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).