Sonobuoy Production Manager

6 months ago

Dartmouth, Canada Ultra Electronics Full time

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.

Nationality Requirements

**Job Description**:
The Production Manager is responsible for the safe, high quality and efficient manufacturing of Sonobuoy products at the Dartmouth facility.
- Day to day management of on time, high quality manufacture of products for customers (internal and external).
- Ensure adherence to scheduled and forecasted deliverables.
- Prepares production and progress reports (daily, weekly, and monthly)
- Resource planning on a daily/ weekly/monthly basis to ensure that appropriate levels of suitably skilled staff are available to meet all operational requirements.
- Ensure there is adequate number of employees trained and qualified for each work center in collaboration for the Product Assurance Training and Assessment Program
- Verify completion of key Team Lead accountabilities as per standard work (H&S task observations, MEI verifications and shop floor stock verifications)
- Manage production shortages in conjunction with Planning and Purchasing.
- Ensure there is 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 including process flow improvements and visual management
- Engage in the planning and implementation of new product lines in collaboration with 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 Manufacturing 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. Alternate degrees will be acceptable with the relevant experience for the role.
- 5+ years of experience of production management/manufacturing management. Electronics experience would be an asset.

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.

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


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.

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