Supervisor, Production

Position Description:

At General Dynamics Land Systems we put our Customers at the centre of everything we do. Our commitment to protect and enable the people who serve, drives us to develop products and systems that give them a clear advantage for mission success. We are looking for passionate individuals to help us deliver innovative, unique solutions to our Customers.

In a fast paced environment like production, the supervisor is an integral part of the manufacturing process. They must be competent and comprehend complex operations. The successful candidate will guarantee that manufacturing remains a smooth and efficient process by monitoring employee performance and organizing workflows.  The successful candidate will optimize day-to-day activities while minimizing costs, delivering quality product on time, with safety always in mind.

• Completes production plan by scheduling and assigning personnel; accomplishing work results; establishing priorities; monitoring progress; revising schedules; resolving problems; reporting results
• Provide accurate daily/weekly/monthly status updates on all work activities within the team
• Manage key cost elements e.g. overtime, departmental expenses, efficiencies and schedule
• Be a leader in teaming concepts and actively identify and implement process improvements
• Use effective coaching techniques to train and develop leadership and technical capabilities of the team
• Maintains working relationship with the union by following the terms of the Unifor Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Maintain compliance with internal policies, procedures and regulations including ISO, security, safety regulations and industrial training requirements
• Maintain favourable working relationships with internal and external customers       

Position Requirements:

Required Qualifications:          

• • University degree or College diploma in business or other relevant discipline with an operational focus
  • Strong organizational and project management skills
  • Strong technical and computer skills
  • Demonstrated problem solving and decision making skills
  • Demonstrated oral and written communication skills
  • Self-motivated with a results-driven approach
  • Ability to work under demanding operational conditions
  • Ability to collaborate between departments and stakeholder groups and influence decisions
  • Ability to lead and work within a team environment
  • Ability to work shift work as required

   

  Preferred Qualifications:             

  • Experience in a unionized manufacturing environment
  • Previous supervisory experience
  • Knowledge of manufacturing operations, in particular weld operations

General Dynamics Land Systems – Canada is an employment equity employer who values diversity and inclusion.  We are committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.

It is a requirement that General Dynamics Land Systems - Canada be registered with the Canadian Controlled Goods Program and that all of its workforce be security assessed.  As such, successful applicants must meet all applicable security requirements, including, but not limited to, the ability to obtain and maintain a Canadian government security clearance to secret level.

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