Shop Supervisor - Heavy Component Fabrication (On-site)

BWX Technologies; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 88,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Pension plan

Flexible schedules

Employee referral program

Educational refund

Wellness program

Job summary

BWXT Canada Ltd. is expanding its Cambridge manufacturing operations and seeking a Shop Supervisor to lead skilled teams, champion safety and quality, and drive production performance.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Scheduling, Quality, and EHS to tackle manufacturing challenges and develop employees while delivering critical nuclear projects. Prior nuclear experience is not required, and multiple shifts may be assigned.

Qualifications

• College Diploma (Technical, Welding Technician, Fitter, Fabricator) or equivalent.
• 5 to 10 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to build and lead teams to drive improvement and reduce cost.
• Be a critical thinker with a quality mindset for problem solving and decision making.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills in English.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel.
• Available to work straight days, afternoons or weekend shift as needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage shop personnel according to collective agreement and maintain professional relations with employees.
• Oversee attendance, time, and vacation; perform manual computer entry to verify statuses.
• Coach and issue disciplines as needed to drive performance and safety.
• Hold safety meetings, conduct monthly safety audits, and issue work orders for unsafe machinery.
• Lead toolbox talks and safety activities; ensure proper PPE usage.
• Coordinate with Schedulers to achieve daily targets and on-time delivery.
• Order tools and work with Design/Manufacturing Engineers to resolve deficiencies.
• Communicate schedules to shop personnel and convey best efforts to meet commitments.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Team leadership

Problem solving

English communication

Education

College Diploma (Technical)

Tools

SAP

Job description

BWXT Canada Ltd. is expanding its Cambridge manufacturing operations and seeking a Shop Supervisor to lead skilled teams, champion safety and quality, and drive production performance.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Scheduling, Quality, and EHS to tackle manufacturing challenges and develop employees while delivering critical nuclear projects. Prior nuclear experience is not required, and multiple shifts may be assigned.