3rd Shift Production Supervisor - Welding & Fabrication

Location: London, Canada
Date Posted: May 12, 2023
Requisition ID: 1183
Job Category: Manufacturing Operations
Career Level: L75 - Supervisor
Remote Work Options: Onsite
Clearance Type: None

Job Description

Description

Key Job Elements

• Plans, schedules, assigns and prioritizes tasks/assignments to achieve the performance of all work and contract requirements
• Monitors assigned work activities to ensure implementation dates are met.
• Provides accurate daily/weekly/monthly status updates on all work activities within the team
• Oversees key cost elements e.g. overtime, departmental expenses, Hours Per Unit, MPS
• Lead Whole System Business Model (WSBM) team meetings and actively identify and implement process improvements
• Use effective coaching techniques to train and develop leadership and technical capabilities of the team
• Ensures compliance of Unifor Contract requirements
• Maintains compliance with: GDLS policies, Trade Compliance (ITAR), ISO procedures Security and Safety regulations and Industrial Training requirements.
• Maintains favourable working relationships with internal and external customers

Required Qualification

• Ability to work a steady off-shift (10pm - 6:30 AM) and overtime as required
• University degree or College diploma in Manufacturing or Engineering Technologist
• Minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience
• Goal oriented and able to work under demanding conditions
• Strong communication, organizational, problem solving and decision-making skills
• Demonstrated ability to work within a team environment with minimal supervision
• Ability to work swing shift 

 

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a unionized Manufacturing environment
• Previous supervisory experience
• Knowledge of Paint Operations 

Work Environment 

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

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 also assist the touch labour with the movement parts equipment as requested, this may include light lifting.  In addition, 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)

General Dynamics Land Systems–Canada is committed to providing a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for our employees. We welcome and encourage applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous Persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or expression.

If you require an accommodation to assist you with any aspect of the hiring process, we will work with you to meet your needs. Contact londonHR@gdls.com if you need accommodation.

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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