Supervisor, Operations

Curtiss-Wright Corporation; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP with Employer Match

Health and Wellness Benefits

Learning and Development Opportunities

Competitive Pay

Referral Program

Recognition

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Inclusive & Supportive Culture

Job summary

Curtiss-Wright Corporation is seeking an Operations Supervisor in Mississauga to lead a production team manufacturing custom products per customer specs. You will ensure quality, on-time delivery, and cost control while managing resources and safety.

The role requires 5+ years supervisory experience in manufacturing, strong communication, and proficiency with ERP, drawings, and lean methods. A competitive benefits package accompanies this key leadership position.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years related supervisory experience in production environments.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel; strong written and oral communication.
• Experience reading drawings and understanding manufacturing processes.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 quality systems and OSHA/ safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with production planning to ensure on-time delivery within budget and quality specs.
• Direct and motivate a workforce to achieve safety, productivity and quality targets.
• Lead safety meetings and enforce safe work practices; ensure compliance with OSHA.
• Drive lean initiatives to improve productivity and efficiency across departments.
• Institute preventive maintenance and suggest equipment/ tooling improvements.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Excel

ERP systems

Reading drawings

Manufacturing processes

Communication skills

Education

5+ years supervisory experience

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Operations Supervisor

As an Operations Supervisor you will be supervising a group of production personnel in the manufacturing of custom products made to customer and engineering specifications, quality requirements, within cost/budget restraints and on schedule. Ensures continuous efficient production in desired quantity and quality. Assures that there are adequate materials, supplies, tools and equipment. Monitors work in process to ensure efficient flow. Assists in determining labour and skills needed so those schedules are maintained.

Location: Mississauga, ON

Salary: $75,000 to $100,000

Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in Ontario. Criteria such as the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer.

We Take Care of Our People

• RRSP with Employer Match
• Health and Wellness Benefits
• Learning and Development Opportunities
• Competitive Pay
• Referral Program
• Recognition
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Inclusive & Supportive Culture

Curtiss-Wright invests in the development, recruitment, and retention of critical skills as part of its model for business success. We offer a competitive wage, a comprehensive benefit package, RRSP, tuition reimbursement, and paid vacation/holidays.

Your Challenge

• Liaise and coordinate with appropriate support functions concerning production planning and resource/skill allocation to ensure delivery of products to schedule, cost and within all relevant quality specifications.
• Direct and listen to employees in a manner that will promote good employee relations and produce a well-motivated and productive workforce.
• Conduct regular communication and safety meetings within departments ensuring activities are carried out in a safe and orderly manner. Thorough knowledge and understanding of OSHA.
• Promote staff development, complete performance coaching
• Through utilization of LEAN manufacturing techniques, strive to exceed the company targets in productivity, efficiency and quality on a continuous basis.
• Demonstrated experience in process improvements/projects and a passion for disciplined/practical problem solving skills.
• Recommend improvements to methods, equipment, fixtures, test rigs, tooling, including developing preventative maintenance program/procedures and challenging allotted time standards when necessary.
• Deal with personnel issues including interaction with the Union in line with Company Policies and Agreements.
• Ensure plant activities are carried out in a safe, orderly manner.
• Provide input to the Manager for the preparation of departmental budgets.
• Must have ability to work within the confines of the existing Collective Agreement.
• Monitor all hours worked, track attendance and balance overtime of direct reports.
• Ensure all trade qualifications are up-to-date and records maintained.
• Ensure all direct reports work according to the Quality Management System (TMS).
• Must be able to work overtime and occasional Saturdays.
• Take every reasonable precaution to protect the health and safety of direct reports including the establishment of safe work procedures including:
• Education of staff and the orientation of new workers.
• Appointment of competent supervision.
• Performance of frequent workplace inspections.
• Immediate reporting of accidents and incidents and participation in their investigations.
• Initiation of action required to correct substandard conditions

What You Bring

• Computer skills using Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Written and oral communication skills mandatory.
• Understanding and experienced with computerized ERP systems.
• Ability to read drawings and understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Minimum 5 years related supervisory experience in production environments.
• Ensure that quality and workmanship are up to the levels specified by the design and/or customer requirements.
• Experience working within quality system as prescribe by ISO 9001.
• Competent supervisor as defined by the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act. Provides frontline supervision to production employees engaged in electronic, mechanical, or other manufacturing activities. Ensures work is completed safely and efficiently in accordance with engineering specifications, quality requirements, cost expectations, and production schedules.

Who We Are

Our Values

Environmental, Social and Governance

Curtiss-Wright's Indal Technologies specializes in helicopter securing and traversing systems, marine hangar doors, sonar handling systems, towed line array handling systems, sonar domes, towed bodies and fairings, and aviation support systems including horizon reference, pilot cues, and helicopter tie-down fittings for the world's navies.

Compliance Statement

This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.

Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.

For US Applicants: EEO is The Law

If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.