BWXT Canada Ltd. (BWXT Canada) has over 60 years of expertise and experience in the design, manufacturing, commissioning and service of nuclear power generation equipment. This includes steam generators, nuclear fuel and fuel components, critical plant components, parts and related plant services. BWXT Canada’s subsidiary, BWXT Medical Ltd. (BWXT Medical) provides its customers, who conduct life‑saving medical procedures for patients around the world, the benefit of decades of experience in the development, manufacturing, packaging and delivery of medical isotopes and radiopharmaceuticals. Headquartered in Cambridge, Ontario, BWXT in Canada has approximately 1,800 employees at locations in Peterborough, Toronto, Arnprior, Port Elgin, Owen Sound, Kanata and Oakville, Ontario and Vancouver, British Columbia. BWXT Canada is a subsidiary of BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT). Follow us on Twitter @BWXT and learn more at www.bwxt.com.

Welcome to BWXT

BWXT Canada is growing. As we expand our Cambridge manufacturing operations to support major nuclear projects in Canada and around the world, we are significantly increasing both our production workforce and the leadership team that supports it. Over the next year, we expect to add approximately 160 skilled trades and production employees and 17 production leadership positions in Cambridge. We are looking for experienced leaders who can help us safely scale our operations, develop high‑performing teams and maintain the rigorous quality standards required in nuclear manufacturing. This is an opportunity to join BWXT during a significant period of growth and play a direct role in building the manufacturing organization that will support our expanding nuclear business.





Position Overview

As Our Shop Supervisor, you will lead and supervise the day‑to‑day activities of shop personnel and ensure that all company objectives are met in regard to safety, quality, productivity and cost. In this position you will coordinate with various departments such as scheduling, engineering, safety, quality etc. Effective listening and communication skills are essential for success.

Location

On-site in Cambridge, Ontario – shift to be determined

Your Day To Day As Shop Supervisor

Manage Shop Personnel

- Manage shop personnel according to collective agreement, maintaining a professional relationship with employees.
- Manage attendance, time, and vacation of shop personnel. Able to perform manual computer entry to verify employee statuses.
- Manage performance by coaching and issuing disciplines, as needed.

Safety Compliance

- Hold safety meetings, perform monthly safety audits and issue work orders to maintenance for any malfunctioning or unsafe machinery.
- Hold toolbox talks at the beginning of each shift to heighten awareness of safety during the work day.
- Perform accident investigations with JHSC and EHS as required. Train employees on the proper use of Personal Protective Equipment and ensure it is being used as required.




- Conduct protected observations through the Dupont Safety Observation Program.

Schedule Achievement

- Work to achieve on time delivery.
- Work with Schedulers to achieve daily targets.
- Order any special tools required and work with Design/Manufacturing Engineers to design fixtures and to resolve any deficiencies with components.
- Perform temporary transfers of employees.
- Ensure schedules are communicated to shop personnel and best efforts are conveyed to achieve schedule commitments through ToolBox Talks, Pre-Job Briefings and individual interface(s).

Cost Objectives and Process Improvement

- Monitor production levels at individual machines.
- Complete electronic manual labour inputs with accuracy while balancing shop needs.
- Develop and initiate cost improvement activities, regularly reviewing productivity reports and discussing the required expectations with employees.
- Work on Projects supporting production, efficiency and cost reduction
- Work with Plant Manager on short term and long term business goals and projects.

Training

- Ensure all employees are trained in BWXT’s procedures and support quality objectives and safety objectives.
- Manage and monitor employees working through approved Learner Standard with support from the Training Committee.

Required Qualifications

- College Diploma (Technical, Welding Technician, Fitter, Fabricator, etc.) or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 5 to 10 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrated ability in building and leading teams to drive improvement and reduce cost.
- Be a critical thinker who applies a quality mindset to problem s

📌 Shop Supervisor, Nuclear Component Fabrication (Cambridge)
🏢 BWXT
📍 Cambridge