Supervisor, Production Support

Seaspan ULC; North Vancouver; On-site; CAD 107,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Pension matching

Health benefits

On-site gym

Free parking

Job summary

Seaspan ULC is seeking a Supervisor, Production Support, to lead a team of Planners within designated Stages of Construction. You will drive schedules, monitor performance, and resolve cross‑trade issues by coordinating with Engineering, Detail Planning, Supply Chain, and Operations Management.

The role is on‑site at 50 Pemberton Avenue, North Vancouver, and requires extensive shipbuilding expertise, ERP systems proficiency and a track record in manufacturing leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business or a technical field is asset.
• 5+ years of experience in shipbuilding or manufacturing.
• 3–5 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing/production.
• Extensive knowledge of shipbuilding operations and related processes.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and independent planning tools (Oracle, MS Project).
• Knowledge of EVMS principles for monitoring and controlling work activities.
• Strong ability to read and interpret complex specifications and drawings.
• Knowledge of CAD/CAM software.
• Proven ability to direct work and lead a team to achieve goals.
• Strong problem‑solving, decision‑making and analytical skills.
• Customer service focus and strong interpersonal skills.
• Initiative, creativity, integrity and adaptability.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to build an effective team and foster cross‑group collaboration.
• Ability to schedule work to support production methodology.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to Planners (Production Control Technologists/Schedulers) and mentor team members.
• Ensure adherence to schedules, production plans and resource profiles.
• Hire and onboard new employees as needed.
• Coordinate with production leadership to align schedules with project requirements.
• Develop, document and improve processes and workflows for the production support team.
• Lead continuous improvement projects within the team.
• Resolve cross‑trade production issues and facilitate coordination across value streams.
• Conduct regular team communication meetings and address challenges.
• Represent the department in internal and external meetings.
• Oversee data collection and tracking for production data on new construction projects.
• Foster collaboration across teams to promote efficiency and teamwork.

Skills

Leadership

Scheduling

ERP systems

EVMS

CAD/CAM

Reading drawings

Team building

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree or trades

Tools

Oracle

Microsoft Project

Job description

Job Description

The Supervisor, Production Support, will provide leadership to a team of Planners (Production Control Technologists/Schedulers) within designated Stages of Construction (SoC). This role will drive operational schedules, monitor performance, and help resolve cross-trade production issues by collaborating with Engineering, Detail Planning, Supply Chain, and Operations Management.

Note: Due to business needs, this position is required to be fully on‑site based at 50 Pemberton Avenue, North Vancouver.

What You’ll Do

• Provide leadership to team members, including mentorship, setting expectations, measuring performance, providing constructive feedback, documenting skill gaps, and identifying training requirements.
• Administer company policies, verify timesheets, and set annual goals.
• Hire and onboard new employees as needed.
• Ensure adherence to schedules, production plans, resource profiles, and build strategies.
• Coordinate with production leadership to maintain and align operational schedules with project requirements.
• Develop, document, and improve processes, standards, and workflows for the production support team.
• Complete and implement continuous improvement projects for the production support team.
• Support multiple trade value streams by proactively resolving production issues and facilitating coordination across value streams.
• Conduct regular communication meetings with team members to ensure alignment and address challenges.
• Represent the department in internal and external meetings.
• Oversee the accurate implementation, tracking, and collection of production data to support new construction projects.
• Foster collaboration and communication across teams to promote a culture of efficiency and teamwork.

What You’ll Bring

• A bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business or a technical field of study, or relevant Trades experience is an asset
• Minimum 5 years of experience in shipbuilding or manufacturing environment
• 3-5 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Extensive knowledge of shipbuilding operations, with an understanding of procurement, design, production, and testing processes.
• Proficiency with enterprise-level MRP and ERP systems as well as independent planning systems (Oracle/Microsoft Project).
• Knowledge of EVMS principles for monitoring, reporting, and controlling work activities.
• Strong technical skills, including the ability to read and interpret complex specifications and engineering drawings.
• Knowledge of CAD/CAM software
• Proven ability to direct work, delegate effectively, and lead a team in achieving goals.
• Strong problem-solving, decision‑making, and analytical skills, with a results‑oriented mindset.
• Strong customer service focus and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated initiative, creativity, integrity, and adaptability to changing situations.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize, and solve problems effectively.
• Excellent digital literacy, including Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to build an effective team and foster collaboration across diverse groups.
• Ability to schedule work to a sequence that supports the production methodology

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, $500 personal spending account, and an Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP).
• Free on‑site gym
• Parking is included.

The estimated salary for this position is $106,886 - $153,649 plus a shift premium for the afternoon shift. In determining final salary, Seaspan considers many factors including the successful Candidate’s skillset 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.

About Us

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 [e-mail] for confidential support. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible environment.

About The Team

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, re‑fit, 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.