Operations Supervisor (Temporary)

Harris Geospatial Solutions; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology firm in Ottawa is seeking a Temporary Operations Supervisor to oversee a team in internal logistics for aircraft maintenance. This role involves managing daily operations, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards, and collaborating with various departments. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree, leadership experience, and bilingual communication skills in French and English.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in management is an asset.
• Experience in team supervision, especially with unionized employees, is beneficial.
• Knowledge of labor relations and safety laws is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of six in aircraft maintenance operations.
• Ensure smooth daily logistics and timely delivery of parts.
• Collaborate with various managers to meet compliance and performance metrics.

Skills

Decision-making

Customer-oriented

Oral and written communication in French and English

Team supervision

Work organization and priority management

Education

Undergraduate degree in engineering, logistics, or management

Job description

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title: Operations Supervisor (Temporary)

Job Location: Ottawa, ON

Job Schedule: Day Shift

Essential Functions

About your next Challenge as a Operations Supervisor:

A hands-on Operations Supervisor to lead a team of six in supporting aircraft maintenance operations. This role is critical to ensuring smooth daily logistics, inventory control, and timely delivery of parts and materials. You will be familiar with production management in order to advise on logistical system development, implementation, auditing and continuous improvement.

• In close consultation with Operations Manager, continuously improve structure and efficiencies;
• Through training and oversight, ensure adherence to policy and procedures;
• Collaborate closely with Licensed Planner, QA, Engineering, PRAA (Person Responsible for Assigning Authority), Programs Manager, and Operations Manager to ensure Airworthiness, Training, Currency, Projects, Customer Satisfaction, and Key Performance Indicators are met or exceeded.

Health & Safety

• Carry out monthly inspections and follow-up on corrective actions;
• Prepare and participate in OHS committee meetings and follow up actions;
• Complete accident / incident reports; and
• Assist L3 Harris auditors during their visits and follow-up on actions.

Quality

• Respond and document corrective action requests (CARs/JIRAs);
• Create and update departmental procedures and ensure employees follow them;
• Participate and encourage employees to propose continuous improvement initiatives;
• Follow up on improvement measures; and
• Promote the RISE program.

Management

• Establish and communicate the priorities of the day;
• Track proper completion of documentation with help from the maintenance planner, Tech Records and Maintenance Supervisor;
• Facilitate daily team meetings;
• Approve timesheets;
• Plan and coordinate training requirements;
• Manage overtime required on a daily basis;
• Approve travel requests and expense accounts.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in a relevant field of competence, such as engineering, logistics or management;
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in management an asset;
• Experience in team supervision (unionized employees an asset);
• Ability to make decisions quickly and take action;
• Customer-oriented and results oriented while adopting a 'win-win' approach;
• Ability to inspire employees and collaborators in a positive manner;
• Good oral and written communication skills in both languages (French and English), an asset;
• Sense of work organization and priority management;
• Knowledge of labor relations; and
• Knowledge of laws and policies related to the environment, health and safety at work.

Eligibility Criteria

• Must be eligible for registration with the Controlled Goods Program;
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a government of Canada Reliability status and Secret Level 2/NATO Secret security clearance;
• Must be eligible to meet the requirements for U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

L3Harris is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to treating all of its employees and job applicants with respect and dignity and to maintaining a workplace free from discrimination. Anyone applying for a position will be considered without regard to race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, nationality, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, disability, citizenship status. or conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered, or any other characteristic that is protected by applicable human rights legislation.

L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment drug and alcohol testing and background checks, in accordance with applicable law. Such results are only accessible and viewed by individuals at L3Harris who have direct responsibility in the hiring process. If you fail to report for a drug and alcohol test, refuse to undergo such test or test positive for the presence of drugs or alcohol, the hiring process may be concluded or your offer of employment may be rescinded, in L3Harris’ sole discretion.

At L3Harris, we foster an inclusive and equitable workplace. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. For applicants with disabilities, we will provide you with accommodation so that you have what you need in order to be at your best.

L3Harris performs background checks prior to employment as all applicants must be eligible for registration with the Controlled Goods Program and obtain and maintain a positive security assessment. Some positions may require a government of Canada “Reliability” status and/or Level 2 (Secret) security clearance. In addition, L3Harris performs pre-employment substance abuse testing where required.