Overview
To ensure standards are met, the incumbent will regularly check on performance, conduct performance management tasks, including but not limited to disciplining trades employees, approving trade employee timecards, trade employee leave requests and ensuring the collective agreement is applied appropriately. The position reports directly to an Area Manager or SOC Manager and requires significant interaction with Trades Managers.
Duties/Accountabilities
Assumes accountability for safety, cost, schedule, and quality performance in area of responsibility.
Committed to the continued improvement of performance, quality, and effort of the welding team, while bringing standard methodologies and efforts to the team.
Implements and carries out Seaspan’s health, safety, environmental and quality processes on the shop floor and strives to eliminate safety hazards at every opportunity.
Responsible for delivering product and customer quality standards.
Allocates labour force accordingly with schedule and priorities, assigning work to trades employees with the skill and ability to efficiently complete scheduled work.
Follows and implements the collective agreement and standard methodologies to lead trades employees successfully.
Responsible for reprimanding, including performance and attendance management, termination of employment and assigning or removing chargehand responsibilities from trades employees.
Partners with Trade Development Managers to ensure trades employees have the skills, equipment, training, and certifications required to perform planned work activities.
Responsible for interpreting work order specifications and manufacturing information by ensuring work orders are completed, keeping updated on standards, changes in plans and provision of materials.
Assists in the determining of work plans, sequences, and schedules, and may be required to assist in preparing estimates.
Investigates workplace incidents and completes Drug & Alcohol checklists and testing as required.
Responsible for timekeeping administration and approval for both direct and indirect reports.
Ensures work crews minimize waste expense and unnecessary delays in construction or repair work.
Works with Management to eliminate inefficient work practices and promotes continuous process improvement (“CPI”) daily.
Collaborates with front line supervision to establish daily and weekly goals and holds employees accountable for performance.
Reports internally on work process and status to Area Managers and/or SOC Managers.
Raises technical trade issues and implements solutions as identified.
Promotes a work environment that is respectful and harassment-free.
Works collaboratively with Trade Development Managers, HSE, Quality, Human Resources and the Employee Relations teams as required.
Leads by example and demonstrates Seaspan’s core values.
Carries out other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience
Must have Red Seal and trades certifications in welding. Extensive experience (assessed on a case-by-case basis); can be a qualification in lieu of certifications.
Minimum 5 years of related trades work experience outside of any trades apprenticeship or educational program.
A minimum of an additional 3 years of previous supervisory experience in a heavy industrial environment, preferably in a unionized environment.
Proficient knowledge of trade responsibilities specific to heavy manufacturing in welding or metal fabrication.
Skills, Knowledge and Required Competencies
Strong written, verbal, and electronic communication skills.
Time management and organization skills with a proven dedication to follow-up and follow-through.
Ability to equip others, lead change, have difficult conversations and coordinate discipline when required.
Conflict resolution and influencing skills to resolve disagreements quickly and efficiently, bringing a problem-solving demeanour to conflicting approaches and priorities.
Ability to build effective working relationships and collaborate with others towards a shared goal.
Dedication to safety and quality, with experience in the application of behavioural based safety.
Appreciation and understanding of the value of diversity within a team.
Proficiency with MS Office products and web-based applications.
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. Furthermore, we are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible environment. If you require reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know, and we will work with you to support your request.