Sr. Supervisor, Manufacturing (Afternoon Shift)
Waterdown, Canada
Job ID 10862L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing diverse, high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.
L3Harris Technologies is an agile global aerospace and defense technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers’ mission-critical needs. The company provides advanced defense and commercial technologies across space, air, land, sea and cyber domains. L3Harris has approximately $18 billion in annual revenue and 50,000 employees, with customers in more than 100 countries.
9/80 work schedule available for most U.S. and Canada employees
Sr. Supervisor, Manufacturing
L3HARRIS WESCAM Division
Waterdown, Ontario
About L3HARRIS WESCAM
As a subsidiary of L3Harris Technologies and within the Integrated Mission Systems Segment, the WESCAM division develops the most advanced optical sensor and targeting systems for global defense and military sectors, National Security, Search & Rescue and Airborne law enforcement agencies. From long-range covert surveillance missions to search and rescue operations, our MX-series systems, and the mission systems solutions they are a part of, produce stabilized high-magnification electro-optical and infrared images from airborne, marine and ground based platforms, enabling our customers to see first and act first.
About the Role
This person plays a key role as a front line Supervisor with a strong focus on leadership and accountability, overseeing one area of our manufacturing process staffed with skilled technical professionals. Their primary duties involve directing the development and implementation of activities in production area(s) to meet production delivery, quality, and cost objectives. Prioritizes production schedules based on product introduction, resource availability, and materials supply. Controls and influences, and is accountable for direct/indirect labour. Develops schedules and resource requirements for assigned areas. Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function. This role will be required to work the afternoon shift.
Primary Responsibilities
- Manage and lead the Manufacturing cell team(s) to provide Operational Excellence including;
- Employee development, coaching and cross-training
- Efficient communication across all shifts and functional teams
- Prioritize workload and distribute labour across the broader operations team as required
- Directly responsible for the production staff and indirectly responsible to guide support staff to achieve product line goals
- Accountable for resource capacity planning and schedule attainment
- Drives closure to identified workmanship issues through root cause investigations
- Leads lean manufacturing, continuous improvement and Quality initiatives for product line
- Define cell performance metrics and drive performance to meet goals
- Provide management team with status reports, including cell team metrics
- Develop strategic and tactical plans for continuous improvement in processes and systems
- Support and participate in Operational Excellence activities
- Develop strong working relationships with the Operations Engineering, Materials/Planning , Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, Customer Service and Finance teams
- Accountable for ensuring production staff complete the appropriate technical and compliance training
- Accountable for enforcing company policy and procedures and compliance programs including but not limited to EH&S, Quality and Business Ethics
Required Capabilities
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong ability to understand and communicate complex technical issues to a non-technical audience
- Management and leadership skills with proven ability to inspire a team in a growing and changing environment
- Talented at developing solid working relationships with staff across all business units and collaborating with diverse personality types
- Proven track record for implementing positive change
- AS9100 knowledge and/or relevant Quality Management experience
- Lean Manufacturing knowledge and practice
- Proven track record implementing productivity improvements
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, ERP
- Familiarity with manufacturing systems and functionality
Desired Education and Experiences
- At least five (5) years of experience in a manufacturing leadership role
- University Degree/College Diploma in Operations Management or equivalent experience
- Experience in a high tech manufacturing, aerospace/defense environment
- Must be eligible to meet requirements for Controlled Goods Program (CGP)
- Knowledge of ISO9000/AS9100 standards a plus
L3Harris performs background checks prior to employment as all applicants must be eligible for registration with the Controlled Goods Program and obtain and maintain a positive security assessment. Some positions may require a government of Canada “Reliability” status and/or Level 2 (Secret) security clearance. In addition, L3Harris performs pre-employment substance abuse testing where required.
At L3Harris, we foster an inclusive, equitable and diverse workplace. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. For applicants with disabilities, we will provide you with accommodation so that you have what you need in order to be at your best.
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