Manager, Production

Manager, Production

OSI Maritime Systems (CA), Suite 400 - 4585 Canada Way, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada Req #179 March 25, 2024

About Us

In 1977, OSI introduced the first generation electronic chart system for the maritime market and revolutionized navigation.

Over the years we have had many firsts. Today, OSI Maritime Systems is a leading provider of integrated navigation and tactical solutions designed for naval and maritime security operations.

Among those solutions, the company develops and delivers integrated bridge systems for warships, integrated dived navigation systems for submarines, and C2 systems for small craft.

Presently, 23 navies totaling more than 600 warships and submarines operate using OSI systems. Due to the nature of our company, all employees must pass specific security criteria.

Only candidates who are Canadian citizens, have PR status or have a citizenship from a NATO country, and who satisfy security clearance criteria, will be considered.

The Role The Production Manager is responsible for the production and delivery of the Company’s products to military and commercial marine navigation customers.

The incumbent works closely with Sales, Project Management, Supply Chain and Engineering to define the Company’s product delivery requirements.

These products will include custom-built and off-the-shelf components integrated into enclosures that meet the International Marine Organization (IMO) and military standards demanded by our customers. Main Responsibilities

• Develops and manages production schedules considering customer commitments, equipment, material supply and staff efficiency to ensure timely and cost-effective utilization of resources.
• Develops and manages operating plans, procedures, equipment maintenance and training programs to ensure the efficiency and consistency of the production and production planning.
• Plans and ensures optimum use of resources; administers and monitors use against budget and provides regular.
• progress reporting in support of project activities
• Maintains production by initiating, coordinating, and enforcing project, operational, security and personnel policies and procedures.
• Plan, oversee and supervise all activities related to production and production planning.
• In conjunction with project managers, maintains close contact with customers to promote a quality conscious, customer-oriented image for the company.
• Implement and enforce quality control and tracking programs to meet quality objectives and analyze production and quality control to detect and correct problems.
• Increases company profitability through identification and implementation of improvements to the production process and activities.
• Support proposal and project activities by estimating production costs, establishing production budgets and ensuring management of production activities within allocated budgets.
• Ensure efficient collaboration and co-ordination between relevant departments including project management,
• engineering and supply chain.
• Facilitates and ensures individual and team roles and responsibilities are understood; performance measurement objectives are identified, measured, and monitored on an on-going basis to provide positive feedback on accomplishments and to ensure immediate action is taken to address shortfalls.
• Provides safety, quality, and production leadership for production staff, setting standards and ensures awareness of and compliance with company policies and all applicable employment, environmental, health and safety legislation.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional. publications;

establishing personal networks; benchmarking state-of-the-art practices; participating in professional societies.

You Bring :

• Education : University degree or Technology Institute diploma and / or relevant experience
• Experience : 6 to 8 years of experience in the technology industry with knowledge in the supply of system solutions to military customers.
• Skills : Proven ability to analyze and solve hardware and software problems; conscientious team player who pays attention to detail and possesses excellent oral and written communication skills;

organized; ability to handle multiple projects and prioritize; ability to learn quickly in a high paced, challenging environment

Why OSI?

We have a Professional Development program in place that supports our employees in their career development by providing funds, time, and opportunities to become better at what they do.

At OSI you can make a difference. We are a change willing organization that is always looking for new ideas. We strive to improve what it is we do and how we do it.

If you have ideas we would love to hear about them.

OSI fosters an inclusive and diverse culture. We celebrate our diversity and strive to be more inclusive

because it makes us a better company.

Should you require assistance and or accommodations during the hiring process, please contact Talent Acquisition, OSI.

Compensation The range for this role is $103,000 - $127,000 and the actual salary offered will be commensurate with education, experience and internal parity.

We also offer great benefits :

• Extended healthcare
• Dental care
• Group Retirement Savings Plan
• Emergency Travel Assistance
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
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