Shop Supervisor, Heavy Component Fabrication (Cambridge)

Shop Supervisor, Heavy Component Fabrication (Cambridge)

08 Nov
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BWX Technologies
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Cambridge

08 Nov

BWX Technologies

Cambridge

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Shop Supervisor, Heavy Component Fabrication (9 Open Positions)

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 a Shop Supervisor at BWXT Canada, you will play an important role in leading our expanding Cambridge manufacturing operations. Reporting to the Focused Shop Manager, you will lead skilled manufacturing teams, champion safety and quality, and drive production performance and continuous improvement.

You will work closely with Engineering, Scheduling, Quality and EHS to solve manufacturing challenges, develop employees and support the successful delivery of critical nuclear projects.

We welcome experienced manufacturing leaders from a variety of industries. Previous nuclear experience is not required.

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 skilled 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 safe 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 throughToolBox Talks,Pre-Job Briefings and individual interface(s).

Cost Objectivesand 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:

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📌 Shop Supervisor, Heavy Component Fabrication (Cambridge)
🏢 BWX Technologies
📍 Cambridge

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