Production Supervisor-Operations

Leonardo DRS; Bedford; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Bedford, Nova Scotia, seeks a Production Supervisor to oversee manufacturing operations. This role focuses on supervising a production team, ensuring quality and schedule adherence, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate should have a technology diploma and 3 to 5 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing setting. Competitive compensation and excellent benefits are included.

Benefits

Flexible work hours

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Registered Retirement Savings Plan

Vacation and paid days off

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Supervise the manufacturing production team.
• Ensure adherence to cost, schedule, and quality goals.
• Drive continuous improvement through best practices.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Time management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Technical expertise

Education

Technology diploma in electronics

Job description

Overview

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.

As a Production Supervisor your main responsibilities will include (but are not limited to) :

• 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 of working with DRS

• 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