Leader, Operations - Paint shop

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

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance plans (Dental, medical, life

Retirement savings plan

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Bombardier Transportation GmbH in Dorval, QC, is seeking a Leader, Operations - Paint shop to supervise a weekend team of approximately 25 unionized employees. The role focuses on planning, coordinating, and driving day-to-day operations in a high-standard production environment.

You will be responsible for achieving productivity and quality targets, maintaining safety, and fostering continuous improvement through strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Requires college or university degree in aeronautics, engineering, operations management or related field.
• At least five years of supervisory experience in a unionized manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrates strong planning and organizational skills to ensure results.
• Exhibits managerial courage when managing personnel.
• Bilingual communication is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead a weekend shift, 12 hours per day, Friday to Sunday, for a team of about 25 unionized employees.
• Plan and supervise daily operations and ensure objectives are met.
• Monitor productivity, quality, health and safety, and absenteeism; report and analyze indicators.
• Resolve issues efficiently and in a timely manner.
• Maintain cross-departmental communication to address issues in the sector.
• Drive continuous improvement using operational excellence concepts and problem-solving processes.
• Provide training, evaluate performance and progress of staff.
• Promote engagement, teamwork and open communication.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Planning & Organizing

Problem-solving

Team supervision

Bilingual

Education

Aeronautics degree

Engineering degree

Operations management degree

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?

• Work on the weekend shift, 12 hours per day, from Friday to Sunday.
• Plan and supervise the activities and management of a team of approximately 25 unionized employees.
• 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?

• 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.

Job Leader, Operations - Paint shop

Primary Location Dorval Plant 3

Organization Aerospace Canada

Shift

Employee Status Regular

Requisition 12721 Leader, Operations - Paint shop