Assembly & Test Operations Supervisor

Assembly & Test Operations Supervisor

Job Description

Description

Supervisor - Assembly

Key Job Elements

Plan, schedule, assign and prioritize tasks/assignments to achieve the performance of all work and contract requirements
Monitor assigned work activities to ensure implementation dates are met.
Provide accurate daily/weekly/monthly status updates on all work activities within the team
Oversee key cost elements (e.g. overtime, departmental expenses, Hours Per Unit, MPS)
Lead or participate in WSBM team meetings and actively identify and implement process improvements
Use effective coaching techniques to train and develop technical capabilities of the team
Ensure compliance of Unifor contract requirements
Maintain compliance with: GDLS policies, Trade Compliance (ITAR), ISO procedures, security and safety regulations and industrial training requirements.
Maintain favourable working relationships with internal and external customers
 

Required Qualifications

University degree or College diploma in Manufacturing or Engineering Technologist or mechanic licence
Goal oriented and able to work under demanding conditions
Demonstrated strong communication, organizational, problem solving and decision making skills
Demonstrated ability to work within a team environment with minimal supervision

Ability to work shift work as required
 

Preferred Qualifications
Experience in a unionized manufacturing environment
Previous supervisory experience
Knowledge of Laser/Fabrication/welding/assembly operations

Work Environment

• Nature of Supervision: Minimal (Primarily Self-directed work)
• Work Interruptions and Distractions: Minimal to medium
• Physical Environment: manufacturing/shop floor, some office

Example Job Descriptions this template applies to: Union Shop Floor Supervisor, Product Assurance, Manufacturing Eng., Facilities Eng., PMC

Physical Conditions and Hazards:

Production shop floor support employees are responsible for maintaining support for touch labour and as such may spend a significant time in the production environment.  Production shop floor support employees may be exposed to loud noise, dust, weld fume, paint and extreme temperatures. 

Production shop floor support employees may be required to complete various administrative tasks depending on the job function

Computer based desk work is also required throughout the day.

Production shop floor support employees may be required to work shift work which may include rotation between day, afternoon, and night shifts. Additionally, overtime may be required on an as needed basis and may include weekend work.

Physical Demands Description:

This section objectively captures and describes the physical demands that are required to perform a particular job or role. Usually completed by the ergonomist

Usual mobility demands required are standing, walking, sitting, and stair climbing to access upper offices and process work envelopes some stooping, bending, twisting, kneeling, squatting, and crouching may be required at times while assisting workers or accessing low placed items.

Equipment Utilized:

This section describes the type of equipment an employee is required to use

Computer

Mobile device

Telephone

Medical Surveillance

May include: Inoculations, Respiratory Fit, Audiometric Testing, Designated Substance Surveillance, Vision, Anthropometrical Size Restrictions depending on task

Personal Protective Equipment:

Applicable when interacting with shop floor (safety shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection. extraction coveralls, bump cap)

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