Leader, Operations

Bombardier Transportation GmbH; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental & Medical Insurance

Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Bombardier Transportation GmbH is seeking a supervisor/manager in the manufacturing domain to lead and coach a team of licensed AMEs, ensuring delivery against operations and quality targets. The role requires strong leadership, safety stewardship, and the ability to coordinate resources across shifts at Toronto Pearson or Waterloo airport sites.

You will drive performance, uphold safety standards, and foster a one-team culture while adapting to flexible and hybrid work policies.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree/diploma in technical discipline (aerospace engineering).
• Minimum of five years’ experience in a Supervisory/Managerial role in a Manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of the Canadian Air Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage, coach, develop & provide feedback to a team of licensed AMEs in the department.
• Plan, implement and control functional activities to achieve the Operations Unit and/or Product Quality performance targets.
• Ensure that all team members understand their role and performance in achieving the Operations Unit plan.
• Ensure functional role of support organizations are integrated into Operations Unit resulting in a one-team approach.
• Ensure the right resources are available on a shift-by-shift basis to meet projected workload delivery on quality, cost and schedule.
• Maintain housekeeping standards to ensure a safe working environment.
• Maintain an equitable work environment. Ensure the right resources are available to meet projected workload delivery on quality, cost and schedule.
• Ensure a safe working environment for our employees.
• Maintain an equitable work environment.

Skills

Customer service skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Education

Post-secondary degree/diploma in technical discipline (e.g. aerospace engineering)

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?

• Manage, coach, develop & provide feedback to a team of licensed AMEs in the department.
• Plan, implement and control functional activities to achieve the Operations Unit and/or Product Quality performance targets including goals set forth for the Achieving Excellence System.
• Ensure that all team members understand their role and performance in achieving the Operations Unit plan.
• Ensure functional role of support organizations are integrated into Operations Unit resulting in a one-team approach.
• Ensure the right resources are available on a shift-by-shift basis to meet projected workload delivery on quality, cost and schedule.
• Maintain housekeeping standards to ensure a safe working environment.
• Maintain an equitable work environment. Ensure the right resources are available to meet projected workload delivery on quality, cost and schedule.
• Ensure a safe working environment for our employees.
• Maintain an equitable work environment.

How to thrive in this role?

• You have a post-secondary degree/diploma in technical discipline (i.e aerospace engineering) and a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in a Supervisory/Managerial role in a Manufacturing environment
• A valid AME license is an asset
• You must have knowledge and experience in aircraft manufacturing/maintenance
• You must have customer service skills necessary to modify communication, tone, and presentation to defuse crisis situations with internal and external customers and maintain mutually beneficial customer relations
• You must possess the following: ethics, integrity and honesty; respect for others; cooperation; be motivated to get things done; be able to express ideas logically and coherently; possess a positive attitude; be able to overcome obstacles; assume full responsibility; utilize the appropriate resources to solve day-to-day problems; react quickly to unforeseen events
• You must possess interpersonal skills necessary to develop and maintain effective working relationships with employees, customers, all levels of management team, and other departments
• You must have experience in developing both long-range strategic goals and short-term tactical plans
• You must be able to anticipate and satisfy the customer’s needs, while operating within established policies, procedures and commercial guidelines
• You must have communication, problem solving, and leadership skills in order to effectively work with a variety of individuals and departments
• You must have knowledge of the Canadian Air Regulations
• Being open to working on different shifts with a strong preference to work on afternoon, midnight, or the weekend shift, would be considered an asset. Bombardier offers competitive premium pay for working off-shifts.
• This position will be located at either our Toronto Pearson or Waterloo airport sites

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.