Manufacturing Supervisor Reference# 39455

Waterdown, Ontario

About L3HARRIS WESCAM 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‑fighting agencies.

About The Role This person plays a front‑line supervisor role focused on leadership and accountability. They oversee a team of skilled technicians, directing the development and implementation of activities to meet delivery, quality, and cost objectives. They prioritize schedules based on product introduction, resource availability, and material supply. They are accountable for direct and indirect labor and develop schedules and resource requirements for assigned areas. They select, develop, and evaluate personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function.

Primary Responsibilities

Manage and lead the 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 labor across the broader operations team as required

Directly responsible for guiding technical professionals and support staff to achieve product line goals

Accountable for resource capacity planning and schedule attainment

Drive closure of identified workmanship issues through root cause investigations

Lead lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and quality initiatives for area and control

Define performance metrics and drive performance to meet goals

Provide management team with status reports, including 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, supply chain, quality, engineering, customer service, and finance teams

Ensure staff complete appropriate technical and compliance training





Enforce company policy and procedures and compliance programs including 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 workplace

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

Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience

In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of prior related 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 is considered a plus

Pay range for this position in Ontario, Canada: $85,000 to $104,000

At L3Harris, we foster an inclusive and equitable 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 to be at your best.

L3Harris performs background checks prior to employment and requires registration with the Controlled Goods Program and 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.

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📌 Supervisor, Manufacturing (Hamilton)
🏢 L3Harris Technologies
📍 Hamilton