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Production Controller- Ship Repair

@ JDI

Halifax, Nova Scotia

Full-time2+ years experience
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Overview

JDI is hiring a full-time Production Controller for its Ship Repair production team to drive schedule performance and material readiness. The role plans upcoming work, orders and tracks materials, and coordinates across production, planning, engineering, subcontractors and supply chain. The position requires full-time, in-office presence.

Responsibilities:

  • Plan weekly work and provide lookahead to Ship Repair supervisors
  • Order materials and track deliveries to meet schedules
  • Verify material availability and escalate priority shortages
  • Manage suspended job packages until issues are resolved
  • Run daily shopfloor walks to monitor progress and consumption

Requirements summary:

  • Technical diploma in engineering or equivalent industry experience
  • 2 to 5 years of planning or trade work, preferably in shipbuilding or repair
  • Strong Microsoft Office skills
  • Ability to work in a heavy manufacturing environment
  • Controlled Goods Program, security clearance and ITAR eligibility

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Employer posting date
2026-11-05
First seen by our source
2026-11-05
Source record updated
2026-11-05

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Job details

SeniorityMid level
DepartmentManufacturing & production
Experience2+ years
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingPlant or factory, Office
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish
Encouraged to applyPeople with disabilities, Women, 2SLGBTQ+
EducationCollege diploma (required)
Fields of studyEngineering, Engineering Technology, Engineering Technician
Security clearanceOther clearance

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Job description

The Production Controller will work directly with the Ship Repair production team to drive schedule performance. They will provide a lookahead to the upcoming work scope, and track completion of work. Also, while ensuring all material is onsite to achieve schedule and monitor the amount of work in progress and late items. This role will work with cross functional departments to drive results and resolve roadblocks.

  • Each Production Controller is assigned a group of Supervisors that they are responsible to provide work to support their crew and drive the schedule.
  • Order the material to support the Job Packages in Production working directly with the warehouse to meet scheduled material delivery dates.
  • Create Plan of the Weeks for Supervisor to ensure they have the right work at the right time. Working directly with Supervisors and Production Management.
  • Verify material availability and escalate with Supply Chain on priority material requirements.
  • Manage suspended job packages to ensure work is continued when issues are resolved.
  • Daily Production shopfloor walks to monitor work progression, material consumption, and upcoming available scope.
  • Participate and/or hold cross functional meetings with Production, Planning, Engineering, Subcontractors, Supply Chain, and the customer.
  • Recognized Diploma in technical discipline (Engineering, Engineering Technology/Technician or similar) or equivalent industry experience.
  • 2-5 years of planning or trade work experience, preferably in a naval shipbuilding or repair environment.
  • Ability to employ critical thinking to solve complex problems and develop sustainable solutions.
  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office.
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a heavy manufacturing environment.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Ability to manage conflicts in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong time management skills.

Due to the nature of work Irving Shipbuilding does, all successful applicants must meet requirements for the Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP), Canadian Government Security clearance, and U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

Please note this position requires a full-time, in-office presence.

Irving Shipbuilding is proud to be Canada's National Shipbuilder. Our team is constructing more than 20 modern patrol ships and destroyers for the Royal Canadian Navy and Canadian Coast Guard as part of the largest defence procurement project in Canadian history.

By joining our team of more than 2,400 shipbuilders, you can enjoy a dynamic and exciting career with a company dedicated to your success, development, and safety.

At Irving Shipbuilding, we're making history - why not make it with us? Learn more about careers at Irving Shipbuilding: shipsforcanada.ca/opportunities.

We invite applications from all qualified candidates, including racially visible persons, women in underrepresented roles, persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and encourage applicants to self-identify.

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) operates in Eastern Canada (New-Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador), as well as in USA. We are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.

We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.

Our recruitment advisors and hiring teams will utilize human screening combined with AI technology to help identify the skills and qualities that matter most to our business, while safeguarding your privacy and using AI responsibly.

We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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