About the role
Job Description As A Foreman, Mechanical Assembler, you will be responsible for on-site operational supervision. This includes executing the daily production plan, monitoring quality, and managing the team. You will also collaborate with management to improve processes and resolve production issues.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure production activities are carried out safely and in compliance with environmental regulations.
- Work with Human Resources and Occupational Health and Safety teams to manage disciplinary actions related to workplace safety.
- Ensure employees receive the necessary HSE training.
- Monitor tasks that do not meet quality standards and oversee necessary corrections.
- Approve production-related documents, including work instructions and non-compliance reports.
- Participate in the improvement of production processes to reduce the need for corrections.
- Review and recommend updates to procedures and work instructions for continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with the ship manager to develop action plans that ensure effective production operations.
- Plan daily operations to meet production targets.
- Identify production obstacles and recommend solutions to stay on schedule.
- Manage and review and daily production reports.
- Participate in the optimization of manufacturing processes and automation where applicable.
- Supervise a production team, fostering engagement and motivation.
- Address employee concerns and ensure production expectations are clearly understood and met.
- Assist in employee performance and probationary evaluations in collaboration with the ship manager.
- Handle disciplinary matters appropriately in coordination with production managers and Human Resources.
- Ensure effective communication of action plans and track progress.
- Attend and participate in production and management meetings as required.
- Develop efficient work methods to enhance production.
- Promote continuous improvement by identifying and implementing solutions to improve production processes.
- Work closely with various departments to ensure seamless planning and execution of tasks.
Requirements
- Post-secondary education in a relevant field (industrial mechanics, industrial piping, sheet metal work, or a related discipline).
- Experience working in an industrial environment.
- At least five (5) years of experience in team management.
- Experience working in a unionized setting.
- MS Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Successful completion the investigation and security clearance process required by the federal government’s Contract Security Program.
About Us Founded in 1825, Davie is Canada’s largest shipyard. We build and repair specialized, essential vessels for government and commercial clients.
Working at Davie means embracing vast possibilities every day and taking part in an adventure where every project leads to something monumental. It’s about tackling big challenges with creativity, determination, and passion.
There’s a real sense of pride in being part of the Davie team. It’s not just about delivering major projects—it’s about innovation and pushing boundaries to accomplish something truly remarkable.
At Davie, we forge the monumental !
About Davie
Davie is more than just Canada’s largest shipbuilder; in fact it is more than just a shipbuilder. Davie provides a wide range of products and services to a number of different industries where it leverages on its high-capacity fabrication capabilities for complex, engineered solutions. The capability to provide end-to-end turnkey solutions and its strategic location makes Davie an ideal partner for a range of industries from oil & gas to defence.
Chantier Davie est le plus gros chantier maritime au Canada, mais ses activités commerciales ne se résument pas à la construction de navires. Chantier Davie offre un large éventail de produits et de services à différents secteurs d'activité. Il imagine pour eux des solutions techniques complexes qu’il réalise en mettant à contribution ses équipements de fabrication extrêmement productifs. Des solutions globales clés en main, un emplacement stratégique, deux facteurs qui font de Chantier Davie le partenaire idéal pour une multitude de secteurs, de l’industrie du gaz et du pétrole à la défense.
About the role
Job Description As A Foreman, Mechanical Assembler, you will be responsible for on-site operational supervision. This includes executing the daily production plan, monitoring quality, and managing the team. You will also collaborate with management to improve processes and resolve production issues.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure production activities are carried out safely and in compliance with environmental regulations.
- Work with Human Resources and Occupational Health and Safety teams to manage disciplinary actions related to workplace safety.
- Ensure employees receive the necessary HSE training.
- Monitor tasks that do not meet quality standards and oversee necessary corrections.
- Approve production-related documents, including work instructions and non-compliance reports.
- Participate in the improvement of production processes to reduce the need for corrections.
- Review and recommend updates to procedures and work instructions for continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with the ship manager to develop action plans that ensure effective production operations.
- Plan daily operations to meet production targets.
- Identify production obstacles and recommend solutions to stay on schedule.
- Manage and review and daily production reports.
- Participate in the optimization of manufacturing processes and automation where applicable.
- Supervise a production team, fostering engagement and motivation.
- Address employee concerns and ensure production expectations are clearly understood and met.
- Assist in employee performance and probationary evaluations in collaboration with the ship manager.
- Handle disciplinary matters appropriately in coordination with production managers and Human Resources.
- Ensure effective communication of action plans and track progress.
- Attend and participate in production and management meetings as required.
- Develop efficient work methods to enhance production.
- Promote continuous improvement by identifying and implementing solutions to improve production processes.
- Work closely with various departments to ensure seamless planning and execution of tasks.
Requirements
- Post-secondary education in a relevant field (industrial mechanics, industrial piping, sheet metal work, or a related discipline).
- Experience working in an industrial environment.
- At least five (5) years of experience in team management.
- Experience working in a unionized setting.
- MS Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Successful completion the investigation and security clearance process required by the federal government’s Contract Security Program.
About Us Founded in 1825, Davie is Canada’s largest shipyard. We build and repair specialized, essential vessels for government and commercial clients.
Working at Davie means embracing vast possibilities every day and taking part in an adventure where every project leads to something monumental. It’s about tackling big challenges with creativity, determination, and passion.
There’s a real sense of pride in being part of the Davie team. It’s not just about delivering major projects—it’s about innovation and pushing boundaries to accomplish something truly remarkable.
At Davie, we forge the monumental !
About Davie
Davie is more than just Canada’s largest shipbuilder; in fact it is more than just a shipbuilder. Davie provides a wide range of products and services to a number of different industries where it leverages on its high-capacity fabrication capabilities for complex, engineered solutions. The capability to provide end-to-end turnkey solutions and its strategic location makes Davie an ideal partner for a range of industries from oil & gas to defence.
Chantier Davie est le plus gros chantier maritime au Canada, mais ses activités commerciales ne se résument pas à la construction de navires. Chantier Davie offre un large éventail de produits et de services à différents secteurs d'activité. Il imagine pour eux des solutions techniques complexes qu’il réalise en mettant à contribution ses équipements de fabrication extrêmement productifs. Des solutions globales clés en main, un emplacement stratégique, deux facteurs qui font de Chantier Davie le partenaire idéal pour une multitude de secteurs, de l’industrie du gaz et du pétrole à la défense.