Unleash the Power of Multi-Mission Excellence: Safeguarding the Seas for the World's Navies.

Step into a world where cutting-edge technology meets unparalleled expertise. Ultra Maritime pioneers delivering multi-mission solutions that protect and empower the naval forces worldwide. With our extensive portfolio of capabilities, our innovations are utilised on naval fleets across our allied navies around the globe.

As the maritime and underwater battlespace evolves, we tirelessly push the boundaries to develop advanced specialist systems that provide our 'five-eyes' Defence customers with an unbeatable warfighting edge. From surface vessels to sub-surface operations and unmanned platforms, we are revolutionizing the way naval missions are executed.

We thrive on collaboration and partnering with our customers to ensure mission success. Our expert solutions encompass an array of game-changing technologies, including state-of-the-art sonar, radar, expendables, signature management, and naval power systems.

Join us in shaping the future of naval warfare and together, we will safeguard the seas and empower navies worldwide!

The Ultra manufacturing function is responsible for the manufacture, integration and test of a wide range of products and systems providing innovative capabilities for our customers. This role manages Production Supervisors that are responsible for managing the daily manufacturing operations. Implements policies and procedures to ensure volume, quality and cost goals are met. Provides hiring, promotion and disciplinary action recommendations, as well as performance evaluation and feedback for direct reports.

Nationality Requirements

Candidates must be eligible to obtain the relevant security clearance required for the role, due to the nature of the programmes we deliver for our customers.

Job Description

The Production Value Stream Manager is responsible for the safe, high quality and efficient manufacturing of our products at the Dartmouth facility.

• Day to day management of on time, high quality manufacture of products for customers (internal and external).
• Ensure the accurate scheduling and forecasting of deliverables.
• Resource planning on a daily/ weekly/monthly basis to ensure that appropriate levels of suitably skilled staff are available to meet all operational requirements.
• Manage production shortages in conjunction with Purchasing.
• Manage the timely resolution of technical production issues.
• Management of the Sonobuoy production budget.
• People management (performance management, engagement, learning and development) of the Sonobuoy production teams.
• Implement LEAN manufacturing systems
• Manage the planning and implementation of new product lines in collaboration of Production Engineering.
• Ensure regular communications with site trade union representatives to encourage a collaborative and positive working relationship.
• Track and report progress against objectives to the Operations Director.
• Daily/weekly meetings with the production teams.
• Provide input to the Operations Strategy and subsequent execution.
• Continuous improvement and change management.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills:

• Manufacturing Engineering/Industrial Engineering Degree or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience of high-tech production management/manufacturing management within an electronics business.
• The successful person must be able to gain the appropriate Canadian government security clearance and satisfy all requirements to be able to work on Canadian Controlled Goods projects.

Desired Skills:

• Business Acumen
• Decision quality
• Problem solving
• Dealing with ambiguity
• Timely decision making
• Organizing
• Planning
• Directing others
• Process Management
• Command Skills
• Drive for Results
• Ability to Building Effective Teams.
• Defence or Aerospace experience is an advantage
• Demonstrated competency in applying lean manufacturing techniques.
• Successful record solving complex technical problems within tight timescales.
• Experience of day-to-day customer interface and management.
• Experience of hands-on technical problem solving.
• High level of capability leading and engaging production teams.
• Track record of effective project management.

Diverse & Inclusive Employer

Ultra Maritime is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity, inclusion, equity and equality. Underpinned by our values, behaviours, and policies, we want you to feel empowered to be your best and authentic self.

We promote a workplace that welcomes people from all backgrounds and cultures; believing that this will increase our diversity of thinking, and ultimately ensure we continue delivering on our commitments to our customers.

We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status and welcome applications from all candidates.

What’s in it for you?

We offer a competitive benefits package including extended health and dental, life insurance, RRSP, deferred profit sharing, optional critical illness insurance, an EFAP and student bursaries

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We encourage regular manager-employee performance feedback, goal alignment and employee development through our Employee Performance Development Plan (EPDP) and offer employee education assistance to allow our people to acquire new qualifications and certifications.

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and particularly welcome applications from Women, Aboriginal Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Visible Minorities.

Reasonable accommodation statement: If you need an accommodation for any part of the application process, please email

careers@ultra-us-gbs.com

Company: Ultra Maritime