Position Overview

The Focused Shop Manager is responsible for managing the day‑to‑day activities of a Focus Shop, ensuring excellence in safety, quality, cost, and schedule performance. This role leads all aspects of project execution, working closely with planning, manufacturing engineering, labour relations, and skilled trades to drive continuous improvement and achieve key operational objectives.

Location

On‑site Cambridge, ON, Canada

Your Day‑to‑Day as a Focused Shop Manager

- Lead and oversee Shop Supervisors and unionized skilled trades while ensuring adherence to all BWXT policies and standards.
- Achieve and maintain on‑time delivery by monitoring production plans, schedules, priorities, and manpower requirements.
- Recommend and coordinate use of alternate work centers, parallel manufacturing opportunities, workforce sharing, and sublet decisions.
- Review production methods and costs, making continuous improvement recommendations and maintaining favourable cost‑center budgets.
- Participate in quarterly budget reviews and achieve annual revenue commitments.
- Address non‑conformance issues by collaborating with Project Managers and Quality teams to ensure corrective actions are implemented.
- Support safety performance through regular safety meetings, incident investigations, enforcement of safety policies, and maintenance of clean, organized workspaces.
- Ensure Supervisors complete all required safety training, behaviour‑based observations, and documentation within required timelines.
- Administer the collective agreement, maintaining robust working relationships with the workforce and union executives while addressing labour relations matters in collaboration with HR.
- Conduct annual performance reviews, manage staffing levels, and make decisions to align with budget and workload needs.
- Perform additional duties as required to support organizational goals.

Required Qualifications





- College Diploma in a related field or equivalent trades certificate.
- 10 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
- 5 years of experience in shop processes (welding, fabrication, etc.).
- Understanding of enterprise and accounting systems.
- Knowledge of production, planning, scheduling techniques, collective agreements, OSHA rules, workload allocation, and competitive landscape.
- Working knowledge of the Employment Standards Act.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
- Significant leadership experience, preferably in a unionized manufacturing environment.
- Experience managing complex unionized manufacturing operations or heavy industrial production environments (Desired).

What We Can Offer You

- Comprehensive Health Perks – including health, dental, vision, and disability coverage to keep you feeling your best.
- Secure Your Future – Defined Contribution Pension Plan and an optional Company‑matched retirement savings plans (RRSP/TFSA/EPSP).
- Work‑Life Balance – Flexible hybrid schedules and compressed workweek option available.
- Help Grow Our Team – Earn generous referral bonuses with our two‑tiered Employee Referral Program ($1,500 and $3,000).
- Invest in Your Education – Up to $5,250 USD per year through our Educational Refund Plan.
- Professional Development – Gain access to training, certifications, and growth opportunities to advance your career.
- Your Wellness Matters – Enjoy gym membership discounts and access to mental health support programs.




- A Welcoming Workplace – Join a diverse, inclusive, and supportive culture that celebrates you.
- Fun & Connection – Engage in team‑building activities organized by our Social Committee.

Compensation

The base salary range for this position in Ontario (CA‑ON) at the start of employment is expected to be between $108,000 and $158,000 per year. However, the base salary offered is based on local job market factors and may vary further depending on factors specific to the selected job candidate, such as job‑related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to these considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, such as an annual cash incentive in addition to a full range of medical, retirement, and/or other benefits.

Equal Opportunity Statement

BWXT Canada Ltd. embraces diversity of thought, values individuality, encourages new perspectives and provides equal prospect in employment for all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability, or any other category protected by provincial law. BWXT Canada is committed to fostering an accessible, fair, and inclusive environment where all employees are able to access goods while being respected and supported. If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please advise us as soon as possible so appropriate arrangements can be made. If you require information in a format that is accessible to you, please contact Human Resources.

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