Latecoere Aerostructures Canada (Avcorp Industries) currently has an opportunity for an experienced Production Supervisor. Reporting to the Team Lead, this incumbent will be responsible for supervising union employees, planning and assigning work, implementing policies and procedures and recommending improvements in processes, procedures and working conditions.

Responsibilities

Ensures effective employee relations.

Provides employee coaching and development.

Makes employment decisions including hiring and disciplinary action.

Resolves employee issues through problem resolution.

Provides leadership for safety, quality, costs, productivity and morale to achieve positive results.

Works to continuously improve in all areas including improving working conditions (safety, quality, cost, delivery and productivity) and increase employee skills and capabilities via training.

Manages departmental performance measures, including visual controls (Metric Boards) and provides regular progress reports to Production Control, Programs, and General Manager.

Provides daily leadership through example as well as effective timely communication, impart objective feedback, transparent work instructions, use positive reinforcement.

Provides formal and informal training employees.

Performs accident investigations as required.

Tracks absenteeism and time-keeping.





Lead employee development and training.

Maintaining responsible areas 5S compliant.

Implements LEAN Processes.

Shared Accountabilities

Support formal process improvement initiatives.

Support lean manufacturing activities.

Participate in ensuring customer expectations are met relating to quality, cost and scheduling commitments. Includes supporting Program Management Reviews.

Preferred knowledge / skills / experience

Five (5) years’ experience in a manufacturing supervisory role.

Advanced education such as Technical College, A.A. degree or higher.

Demonstrated leadership competency.

Strong interpersonal & communication skills.

Ability to manage multiple priorities.

Experience with NADCAP, ISO Quality Systems and related quality systems an asset.

Experience in implementation of Lean Manufacturing, 5S and Six Sigma preferred.

Computer Skills using Excel, Microsoft Office – Ability to create PowerPoint presentations, Excel Metric Charts, and write formal correspondence using Word.

Understanding of health and safety rules/regulations.

Other

Given the nature of our work, security clearances require that our employees be Permanent Residents and/or Citizens of Canada.

Must be able to work afternoons and weekends as needed.

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📌 Production Supervisor (Aerospace) (British Columbia)
🏢 Latecoere Aerostructures Canada
📍 British Columbia