Vds Team Lead

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.

The VDS Team Lead is responsible for the safe, high quality and efficient manufacturing VDS/Towed Array products at the Dartmouth facility.

This hands-on role includes accountability for the implementation of the manufacturing vision and supervision of the VDS production team.

Nationality Requirements

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

- Provide direct supervision of assemblers, techs and charge hands in order to deliver on-time, high quality products
- Facilitate the timely resolution of technical production issues
- Provide input to design teams to ensure effective concurrent engineering practices
- Monitor and maintain reporting on key KPI to the Production Manager.
- Lead daily stand-ups in work centers with key support functions and production operators.
- Provide feedback to Manufacturing Engineering and Design Engineering as to effective manufacturing of prototypes and products, leading to efficient methods and development of production aids.
- Practice continuous improvement and change management methodologies such as LEAN and Prosci
- Responsible for planning, coordinating and delivering operator training providing effective coverage and rotation of duties.
- Implement and monitor safe work practices in production.
- Interface with customers as required. (Document review / Technical questions etc.)
- Responsible for maintaining the safety and cleanliness of the shop floor using 5S practices.
- Provide daily updates on performance, downtime and quality issues or concerns.
- Lead accident and near miss investigations. Presents opportunities for ergonomic and other safety related improvements.
- Perform employee evaluations and assessments for production operators, providing performance feedback and coaching as well as aiding in providing developmental opportunities.
- Other duties as required.

Qualifications:

- Clear understanding and experience of manufacturing complex products and processes
- Track record of effective project and people management
- 5+ years of experience of the hands-on production management within a complex technology business
- Highschool diploma required, post-secondary education in a related field considered an asset
- Experience leading teams in a manufacturing environment.
- Ability to achieve Security Clearance to NATO secret level and meet requirements of Controlled Goods.
- Flexibility to work flexible hours to support the business, as required.

Additional Requirements:

- Drive for Results Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is constantly and consistently one of the top performers; very bottom-line oriented; steadfastly pushes self and others for results.
- Decision Quality: makes good decisions based upon a mix of analysis, experience and judgement
- Intellectual Horsepower: Bright and intelligent; deals with concepts and complexity comfortably; described as intellectually sharp, capable, and agile.
- Building Effective Teams: Blends people into teams when needed; creates strong morale and spirit in his/her team; shares wins and successes; fosters open dialogue; lets people finish and be responsible for their work; defines success in terms of the whole team; creates a feeling of belonging in the team
- Process Management: Good at figuring out the processes necessary to get things done; knows how to organize people and activities; understands how to separate and combine tasks into efficient work flow; knows what to measure and how to measure it; can see opportunities for synergy and integration where others can't; can simplify complex processes; gets more out of fewer resources.
- Conflict Management: steps up to conflicts and see them as opportuniti