Welding & Fabrication Supervisor

General Dynamics Land Systems–Canada; London; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime

Annual increases

Bonus program

Health and dental coverage

Job summary

General Dynamics Land Systems–Canada is seeking a Welding and Fabrication Production Supervisor to advance into a senior role within a dynamic manufacturing environment in Ontario. You will plan, schedule and prioritize tasks to meet contract requirements while leading a multi-shift team.

The role emphasizes safety, continuous improvement and adherence to Unifor contracts, with opportunities for annual increases and a comprehensive benefits package including a generous bonus program and

Qualifications

• Requires a college diploma and strong communication skills.
• 5–7 years related supervisory manufacturing experience.
• Ability to lead and train a team in a fast-paced setting.
• Experience with production planning to meet schedules.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, assign and prioritize tasks to meet contract requirements.
• Monitor activities to ensure deadlines and delivery Dates.
• Execute production schedules while meeting quality targets.
• Provide status updates daily/weekly/monthly on work activities.
• Manage overtime and departmental expenses, promoting safety and continuous improvement.
• Lead team meetings and implement process improvements.
• Coach and develop leadership and technical capabilities of the team.
• Ensure compliance with Unifor contract requirements and GDLS policies.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Decision making

Teamwork

Education

College Diploma

Tools

Laser

Fabrication

Welding

Blueprints

Job description

Description

We are seeking a Welding and Fabrication production supervisor who is wanting to make the next big step in their career

Compensation and Benefits:

Salary range: up to $100,000 plus Overtime if available

Once in the role, successful candidates will have the opportunity to progress through the range and beyond the hiring range through annual increases

We offer a competitive salary along with a comprehensive benefits package, including a generous bonus program, health, and dental coverage. Our compensation structure is designed to reward performance and support the well‑being of our team members.

Key Job Elements:

• Plan, schedule, assign and prioritize tasks/assignments to achieve the performance of all work and contract requirements
• Monitor assigned work activities to ensure implementation dates are met.
• Execute production schedules while meeting quality, delivery and productivity targets.
• Provide accurate daily/weekly/monthly status updates on all work activities within the team
• Manage key cost elements e.g. overtime, departmental expenses, HPU’s, MPS
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability and continuous improvement
• Lead WSBM team meetings and actively identify and implement process improvements
• Use effective coaching techniques to train and develop leadership and technical capabilities of the team
• Ensures compliance of Unifor Contract requirements
• Maintains compliance with: GDLS policies, Trade Compliance (ITAR), ISO procedures Security and Safety regulations and Industrial Training requirements.
• Maintain favorable working relationships with internal and external customers
• Ability to work a swing shift operation (3 shifts)

Required Qualifications:

• College Diploma
• 5-7 years related experience
• Previous supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong experience with production planning and execution
• Goal oriented and able to work under demanding conditions
• Demonstrated communication, organizational, problem solving and decision making skills
• Demonstrated ability to work within a team environment with minimal supervision

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a Unifor/ Union Manufacturing environment
• College Diploma in a technical field, or welding/weld inspection accreditation
• Previous supervisory experience
• Knowledge of Laser/Fabrication/Welding
• Machining in the preferred experience.
• Blueprint knowledge