Shop Supervisor

Magellan Aerospace Limited; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Magellan Aerospace is seeking a skilled Shop Supervisor to lead manufacturing teams in Winnipeg. You will oversee labour and resource application to meet customer specifications, drive on-time delivery, and ensure quality while controlling costs.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing, strong knowledge of MRP systems, and a commitment to ISO9000/AS9100 quality practices, safety, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing.
• Health & Safety supervisor training.
• Post-secondary education in a relevant field.
• Supervisory/managerial development training.
• MRP and capacity planning understanding.
• Knowledge of SPC, Six Sigma, 5S, Lean techniques.
• ISO9000:2000 and/or AS9100 quality systems knowledge.
• Fabrication/assembly of sheet metal components, machining, electronics, or composites.
• Strong PC skills and familiarity with MRP.
• Ability to work shift work, including nights/evenings on a semi-permanent basis.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the manufacturing of parts to customer specification using specified methods and tooling.
• Coordinate the application of support functions within the department to ensure material plans are achieved.
• Optimize and track shop performance (efficiency and utilization).
• Ensure adherence to company policy and labour agreement, including initial administration of local grievance and other personnel related activities associated with the departments being supervised.
• Responsible for recommending improvements to the overall operations of their respective department/cell.
• Agree and monitor performance of department/cell to budgets for attendance, consumable spending, clocking performance and overtime.
• Maintain the operating condition of all equipment within departmental jurisdiction and coordinate any repair/P.M. action with maintenance.
• Ensure conformance with all Health and Safety regulations.

Skills

Supervisory experience

MRP understanding

Statistical tools

Lean manufacturing

ISO9000/AS9100 knowledge

Shift work ability

Strong PC skills

Continuous improvement mindset

Education

Post-secondary education in a relevant field

Tools

MRP software

MS Office

Job description

Magellan Aerospace is a global, integrated aerospace company that provides complex assemblies and systems solutions to aircraft and engine manufacturers, and defence and space agencies worldwide. At Magellan we have over 80 years of collective knowledge and experience in the aerospace industry, and believe one truth: People create value.

Employees are our greatest resource in working towards a successful future, and together we build professional relationships that thrive. We know that personal development is fundamental to the success of every individual and invest in our employees.

When you are part of Magellan, you are part of the team!

Job Summary

The Shop Supervisor utilizes strong people, technical and leadership skills in managing teams to achieve the business goals of on‑time delivery and quality performance in a cost effective manner. This role supervises the application of labour and resources of the assigned cell/department to ensure conformance to customer specifications. The Shop Supervisor works co‑operatively with peers and management to deliver these requirements, including striving for continuous improvement of the processes.

Essential Responsibilities

• Supervise the manufacturing of parts to customer specification using specified methods and tooling.
• Coordinate the application of support functions within the assigned department/cell to ensure material plans are achieved.
• Optimize and track shop performance (efficiency and utilization) commensurate with above.
• Ensure adherence to company policy and labour agreement, including initial administration of local grievance and other personnel related activities associated with the departments being supervised.
• Responsible for recommending improvements to the overall operations of their respective department/cell.
• Agree and monitor performance of department/cell to budgets for attendance, consumable spending, clocking performance and overtime.
• Maintain the operating condition of all equipment within departmental jurisdiction and coordinate any repair/P.M. action with maintenance.
• Ensure conformance with all Health and Safety regulations.

Position Requirements

• Three (3) to five (5) years supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Health & Safety supervisor training.
• Post secondary education in a relevant field.
• Supervisory/managerial development training.
• Material and Manufacturing Resource Planning, including a working understanding of capacity resource planning applicable to workload.
• Understanding of the use of statistical tools, such as Statistical Process Control, Six Sigma, 5S, Lean Manufacturing techniques, including Corrective Actions in a team based environment.
• A working knowledge of ISO9000:2000 and/or AS9100 Quality systems.
• Fabrication and assembly of sheet metal components / machining / electronics manufacturing / composite manufacturing.
• Strong PC skills, and understanding of MRP.
• Ability to work shift work to align with operational requirements is required. This will include the ability to work midnight and/or evening shifts on a semi‑permanent basis as scheduled.

Why Magellan?

• Competitive salary
• Attractive benefit package
• Generous company pension plan
• Excellent career progression opportunities
• Employee assistance plan
• On‑site parking, cafeteria and gym

Magellan Aerospace is committed to an inclusive working environment and equal opportunities for all. We welcome all applications without regard to social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, national origin or religious belief, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state/province, or local law.

If you require an accommodation during the recruitment/interview process (including alternate formats of materials, or accessible meeting rooms or other accommodation), please let your Human Resources point of contact know and we will work with you, to the best of our ability to meet your needs.

Magellan Aerospace respects the privacy and confidentiality of personal information provided by candidates and shall not disclose to any external parties unless legislated.

Magellan may use an approved Artificial Intelligence (AI) note‑taking tool to support the initial screening stage of its recruitment and selection process. All AI use is performed in accordance with Magellan’s privacy policies. Personal information associated with any job application will not be shared with or retained by any third party. Magellan the ultimate discretion to determine which applications proceed through the initial screening process.