Leader, Operations

Bombardier Transportation GmbH; Dorval; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Bombardier in Dorval, Canada, seeks a Leader, Operations to manage a weekend shift of about 25 unionized employees (12 hours, Fri–Sun) and to drive daily operations, planning, execution and KPI monitoring.

You will coach and communicate across departments, ensure safety and quality, and promote continuous improvement through lean methods while building an engaging, high-performance team.

Qualifications

• A college or university degree in aeronautics, engineering, operations management or related field.
• At least five years supervising unionized manufacturing teams.
• Strong planning, organizational and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and supervise a team of ~25 unionized employees on the weekend shift (12 hours, Fri–Sun).
• Be responsible for operational processes by achieving and monitoring objectives.
• Plan daily operations and follow up; report and analyze productivity, quality and safety indicators.
• Ensure continuous improvement and training; promote engagement and teamwork.

Skills

Weekend shift leadership

Unionized workforce

Planning

Communication

Team leadership

Education

College/university degree in aeronautics, engineering, operations management

Job description

When applicable, Bombardier promotes flexible and hybrid work policies.

At Bombardier, we design, build and maintain the world’s peak-performing aircraft for the world’s most discerning people and businesses, governments and militaries. We have been successful in setting the highest standards by putting our people at the heart of it all, and defining excellence, together.

Working at Bombardier means operating at the highest level. Every day, you are part of a team that delivers superior experiences and products, pushing the boundaries of what's possible in our industry and beyond. By prioritizing employee growth and development, we empower everyone to reach their full potential on their own terms, because the best work happens when you are free to be yourself and share your unique expertise.

With our employees’ well-being top of mind, we offer a comprehensive and competitive Benefits Program, which includes the following:

• Insurance plans (Dental, medical, life insurance, disability, and more)
• Retirement savings plan
• Employee Assistance Program

What are your contributions to the team?

As a Leader, Operations at Bombardier, reporting to the Operations Director, you are responsible for managing unionized employees. Your role requires acting as a coach and a communicator.

• Plan and supervise the activities and management of a team of approximately 25 unionized employees on the weekend shift, 12 hours for 3 days, Friday to Sunday.
• Be responsible for the operational processes by achieving and monitoring the objectives.
• Plan the daily operations and follow up on them.
• Adhere to the management system by reporting and analyzing various indicators related to productivity, quality, health and safety, absenteeism, etc.
• Resolve problems in an efficient and timely manner.
• Maintain communication with other departments for any issue related to his sector.
• Ensure continuous improvement using operational excellence concepts and the problem-solving process.
• Ensure the training of its employees, evaluate their performance and their progress.
• Promote a work environment based on engagement, teamwork, and open communication.

How to thrive in this role? Skills, knowledge & experience :

• You have a college or university degree in aeronautics, engineering, operations management or a related field.
• You have at least five (5) years of experience in a supervisory role in a unionized manufacturing environment.
• You have strong planning and organizational skills to ensure results are achieved.
• You demonstrate managerial courage when managing personnel.
• You are available, flexible and motivated by a stimulating and changing environment.
• You have excellent communication and leadership skills.
• You are bilingual.

Please note: You don’t need all the skills, knowledge, and experience listed to apply for this position. We’re not looking for the perfect candidate, we’re looking for great talent and passionate individuals. Bombardier is an equal opportunity employer and encourages persons of any race, religion, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, immigration status, disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics to apply.