Area Manager, Pipe

The Area Manager, Pipe (JSS) works with the Trade Manager (Pipe) and is responsible for managing and directing all production activities within a specific Ship. The position must ensure safety, quality, cost and schedule alignment of the piping in blocks and zones within the defined area. This position will require daily liaison with Management, Safety, Quality & Accuracy Control, and Trade Personnel.

Note:
Due to business needs, this position is required to be fully on-site based at 50 Pemberton Avenue, North Vancouver, B.C. V7P 2R1

• Verifies completion of pipe fitting production work for each phase of the block/zone/ship. Conducts necessary inspections and reports results to senior management.
• Responsible for the safety of all employees working in assigned Ship.
• Implements HSEQ plans on shop floor and strives to eliminate safety hazards at every opportunity.
• Manages and coordinates work and schedules with Pipe General Supervisors, subcontractors and vendors within Ship.
• Ensures schedules are managed to current installation methods and technologies in order to complete work with minimal disruption to other SOC activities.
• Monitors and reports safety, quality, cost and schedule performance for all work in assigned Ship and advises senior management if deviations are anticipated. Initiates timely corrective action plans necessary to maintain overall schedule alignment.
• Coordinates assigned zone schedules with the Planning & Production Control Department by determining optimal sequencing of events in support of major vessel milestones.
• Provides recommendations to Pipe Trade Manager for trade improvements (related to training, equipment or process) necessary for optimal build strategy implementation.
• Supervises investigation of workplace incidents and ensures Drug & Alcohol Checklist and testing are completed when required.
• Works with Supply Chain to resolve material, quality and schedule issues.
• Active daily management and maintenance of Seaspan Production Systems.
• Directly manages and develops General Supervisors into a hard-working team.
• Directly manages Pipe General Supervisors.
• Monitors team performance, coaches General Supervisors, initiates and follows through on necessary improvements, and recognizes worker performance.
• Assists in the resolution of owner, regulatory body and statutory issues that arise during the construction period.
• Leads by example and demonstrates Seaspan’s Core Values.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Certification in relevant field (Welding and/or Pipe fitting) is required.
• 5+ years of related work experience in Shipbuilding is required.
• 5+ years of career progression in a supervisory position is required.
• In-depth knowledge of production responsibilities specific to heavy industry that would pertain to the shipbuilding industry (welding, pipe fitting, mechanical, rigging).
• Proven supervisory and leadership skills and the ability to empower and work with and through others to achieve desired results.
• Strong time management and organization skills with a proven commitment to follow-up and follow-through.
• Proven ability to build effective working relationships and lead others towards a shared goal.
• Strong conflict resolution and negotiations skills to resolve disagreements quickly and effectively, bringing a problem-solving attitude to conflicting approaches.
• Commitment to safety and quality, with demonstrated experience in the application of behavioural based safety.
• Ability to make mature and timely job site decisions.
• Proficiency with MS Office products, AutoCAD and other web-based applications.
• Proficiency with Navisworks, P6 Primavera an asset.
• Management/Supervision experience in a unionized environment is an asset.
• Ability to manage and support the adherence to the collective agreement regarding discipline.
• Excellent written, verbal and electronic communication skills.
• Employ coaching, corrective action and discipline to deal with issues and non-performance.

• 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.
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