General Supervisor, Pipe

The General Supervisor, Pipe is responsible for leading a team of tradespeople by coordinating and overseeing completion of trade activities within the Shipyard. The position reports directly to an Area Manager and requires significant interaction with Trade Management.

Requirements

• Assumes accountability for safety, cost, schedule and quality performance in area of responsibility.
• Implements and enforces Seaspan's health, safety, environmental and quality processes on the shop floor and strives to eliminate safety hazards at every opportunity.
• Responsible for delivering product and customer quality standards.
• Allocates labour force accordingly with schedule and priorities, assigning work to trade employees with the skill and ability to efficiently complete scheduled work.
• Follows and implements the collective agreement and standard methodologies to lead trades employees efficiently.
• Responsible for discipline, including performance and attendance management, termination of employment and assigning or removing chargehand responsibilities of trades employees.
• Partners with Trade Development Managers to ensure trade employees have the skills, equipment, training and certifications required to perform planned work activities.
• Promotes a work environment that is respectful and harassment-free.
• Works closely with Trade Managers, HSE, Quality, Human Resources and the Employee Relations teams as required.

Benefits

• Annual bonus
• Pension plan matching
• Health and wellness benefits package
• Extended health care
• Dental care
• Vision care
• Life insurance
• Medical leave coverage
• Parental leave coverage
• Childcare benefit partnership
• Personal spending account
• Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Free on-site gym
• Parking