Production Supervisor-Operations

Leonardo DRS; Bedford; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense technology firm located in Bedford, Nova Scotia is seeking a Production Supervisor to manage manufacturing teams. The successful candidate will ensure that production activities meet cost, schedule, and quality goals. Requirements include a technology diploma in electronics and 3-5 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing. Benefits include flexible work hours, health coverage, and a wellness program.

Benefits

Flexible work hours

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Competitive compensation

Industry leading wellness program

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of successful supervisory experience in manufacturing.
• Proficient technical expertise with demonstrated application.
• Familiarity with Industrial Engineering concepts and 5S/6S techniques.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day activities of assigned manufacturing area.
• Ensure product/service quality through proper resource utilization.
• Lead activities to resolve issues and carry out corrective actions.

Skills

Leadership

Time Management

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Technology diploma in electronics

Tools

Lean Six Sigma

Job description

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Production Supervisor-Operations

Location: Bedford, Nova Scotia, CA, B4B 1G9

DRS Pivotal Power, Inc. is located in Bedford, Nova Scotia. DRS Pivotal Power is a leader in the design, development and manufacture of high reliability power conversion equipment for mission critical applications supporting all branches of the military in Canada, the US and many countries abroad. All products are designed and manufactured in house by our growing team of over 100 employees. DRS Pivotal Power is part of the Leonardo DRS Naval Electronics group and has currently over 30,000 fielded units boasting a field reliability of over 99%.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Operations Manager, this role is responsible for supervising a manufacturing production team, ensuring cost, schedule, and quality goals are realized for an assigned area/product line/work cell.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day activities of an assigned manufacturing area.
• Ensure product/service quality through proper utilization of resources and adherence to applicable standards.
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's polices and applicable laws and regulations.
• Lead activities to resolve issues and problems, identifying root cause and effecting appropriate corrective action.
• Monitor and enable internal and external customer satisfaction.
• Generate, maintain, and update shop floor documentation, ensuring compliance with operating procedures, quality standards and safety guidelines.
• Drive continuous improvement through deployment of best practices, such as Lean Six Sigma
• Maintain and continuously improve areas, which impact on team member safety.
• Hire, manage career development, and assess performance of assigned team members.
• Attend applicable internal or external customer meetings.
• Participate on special project teams as required.
• Support new product introduction activities and training initiatives.
• Support, communicate, reinforce, and defend the mission, values, and culture of the organization.

Qualifications

• Possession of a technology diploma in electronics or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of successful and progressive supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment
• Proficient technical expertise with demonstrated application
• Good time management skills and ability to prioritize challenging schedules
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Maintain positive working relationships with other team members
• Familiarity with Industrial Engineering concepts and 5S/6S techniques
• Knowledge and familiarity with standards (ISO, AS, etc.)
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills

Benefits

• A motivating team-based environment where your achievements matter
• An opportunity to work on industry leading edge technology
• Flexible work hours and a compressed work week to promote a healthy work/life balance
• Industry leading wellness program including:
  • Health, dental, and vision coverage available on first day of hire at no cost to the employee with access to virtual healthcare
  • Access to Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Competitive compensation including:
  • Reimbursement for professional development initiatives and memberships plus access to free online learning resources
  • Registered Retirement Savings Plan with matching company contributions with access to complimentary financial planning
  • Maternity and Parental leave top-up
  • Vacation, personal days, sick leave, and additional company paid days off

About DRS Pivotal Power

DRS Pivotal Power Inc., a subsidiary of Leonardo DRS, is a leader in the development and manufacture of high reliability power conversion equipment for mission critical military applications. DRS Pivotal Power is part of the Naval Electronics Canada Group.

All applicants must fulfill requirements for Canadian security clearance.

Applicants requiring a disability related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process are to advise Human Resources. DRS Pivotal Power Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

Our Vision. To be the leading mid-tier defense technology company in the U.S.

Our Values. The Leonardo DRS culture is defined by our Core Values and Principles:

- Integrity
- Agility
- Excellence
- Customer Focus
- Community & Respect
- Innovation

We strive to uphold them in all aspects of our business practices to inspire our employees and provide outstanding support for our customers.