Job Description
Seaspan’s Vancouver Shipyards was recently selected under the National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy (NSPS) to be Canada’s West Coast Centre of Excellence and long-term partner for the building of Non-Combat vessels. The $8 billion Non-Combat program will create stable work over the next decade and see the construction of 7 ships to start (3 Offshore Fisheries Science Vessels, 1 Offshore Oceanographic Science Vessels, 1 Polar Icebreaker and 2 Joint Support Ships). If you are passionate about shipbuilding like we are, you will jump at the chance to join our world-class yards and help build the next generation of vessels for the Royal Canadian Navy and Canadian Coast Guard.
We can provide you with a rewarding and challenging career building state-of-the-art ships, all the while, living in a unique and spectacular city. Vancouver has been rated amongst the top 3 most livable cities in the world based on 5 criteria: stability, healthcare, culture and environment, education and infrastructure.
Your future career opportunity
As the Director, Manufacturing you will be responsible for production management of the Fabrication, Subassembly, Block Assembly, and Pre-Outfitting stages of construction. The position is responsible for safety, quality, cost and schedule performance for each stage of construction. The Director, Manufacturing, with subordinate stage of construction managers, will have direct line management of production and test activities at each respective stage of construction. You will also be responsible for monitoring and reporting stage of construction status and performance to senior management.
Our shipyard is undergoing a $200 million transformation, providing a unique opportunity to shape and influence new processes and procedures in Engineering and build strategy.
Desired Skills & Experience
You will bring 10+ years operations/production experience working in the shipbuilding industry, experience in a large manufacturing environment may also be considered. 5 years direct line management experience in a large complex manufacturing environment. A bachelor’s degree or equivalent in an engineering discipline. Experience in lean six-sigma implementation is desired.
Suitable candidates will have a demonstrated ability to lead a large organization in the execution and construction of a complex manufacturing product. Demonstrated leadership skills including change management, development of people and communication. Detailed knowledge of shipbuilding construction methods and procedures. Extensive knowledge of overall shipbuilding operations with a detailed understanding of the relationship between procurement, design, planning, production and test operations. Strong technical capability to read and interpret complex specifications and detailed engineering drawings. Proficiency working with detailed safety, quality, cost and schedule reports.
On offer to you
The opportunity to make your mark is at Seaspan – both in career advancement and in building a legacy of ships for the Canadian Navy and Coast Guard. Seaspan is a progressive employer with a collaborative culture that supports health, safety and diversity.
Seaspan offers an attractive remuneration package with pension contributions and medical benefits. We also offer a generous relocation package to ensure a smooth transition for you and your family to Vancouver, including travel and moving costs for you and your family.
A professional relocation consultant will assist you in finding temporary and permanent housing, obtaining school information, providing tours of prospective neighbourhoods and assistance on the myriad of practical issues related to establishing a new life in a new place. Seaspan will also support and fund work permit or permanent residency applications.
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