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Leader, Operations (Woodshop)

@ Bombardier

Dorval, Quebec

5+ years experience
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Overview

Bombardier is hiring a Leader, Operations (Woodshop) for the Global 6500 at its Completion Center, reporting to the Director of Operations. The role manages 20 to 30 unionized employees across the cutting room, assembly and final integration, owning budgets, product quality and productivity. The posting asks for at least five years of experience, college-level education or equivalent, and fluency in French and English.

Responsibilities:

  • Plan, organize and coordinate the cutting room, assembly and final integration team
  • Manage budgets, product quality and productivity for 20 to 30 employees
  • Standardize key processes and share best practices
  • Lead continuous improvement and problem-solving initiatives
  • Coach the team to develop talent

Requirements summary:

  • At least five years of experience
  • Strong management skills, ideally in aerospace
  • College-level education or equivalent experience
  • Fluent in French and English
  • Able to work under tight deadlines
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2026-11-09
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2026-11-09

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Job details

SeniorityMid level
DepartmentManufacturing & production
Experience5+ years
Manages peopleYes
Travelground: none
Work settingPlant or factory
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer low
LanguagesEnglish, French
EducationCollege diploma (required)
Perks mentionedRetirement plan, Wellness

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Bombardier is a global leader in aviation, focused on designing, manufacturing, and servicing the world's most exceptional business jets. Bombardier’s Challenger and Global aircraft families are renowned for their cutting-edge innovation, cabin design, performance, and reliability. Bombardier has a worldwide fleet of approximately 5,000 aircraft in service with a wide variety of multinational corporations, charter and fractional ownership providers, governments, and private individuals. Bombardier aircraft are also trusted around the world in government and military special-mission roles leveraging Bombardier Defense’s proven expertise.   Headquartered in Greater Montréal, Québec, Bombardier operates aerostructure, assembly and completion facilities in Canada, the United States and Mexico. The company’s robust customer support network services the Learjet, Challenger and Global families of aircraft, and includes facilities in strategic locations in the United States and Canada, as well as in the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Switzerland, Italy, Austria, the UAE, Singapore, China and Australia.   For corporate news and information, including Bombardier’s Environmental, Social and Governance report, as well as the company’s plans to cover all its flight operations with Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) utilizing the Book and Claim system visit bombardier.com. Learn more about Bombardier’s industry-leading products and customer service network at businessaircraft.bombardier.com. Follow us on Twitter @Bombardier.   

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Reported office locations
  • 400 Côte-Vertu Ouest, Dorval, Québec H4S 1Y9, OO
  • 800 boul. René-Lévesques Ouest, Montréal, Québec H3B 1Y8, CA
  • 10 Kallang Ave, Singapore, Singapore 339510, SG
  • 1 Learjet Way, Wichita, KS 67209, US
Other recorded names
  • Bombardier
Specialties
  • Transportation
  • Engineering
  • Aerospace
  • Aviation
  • and luxury
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Bombardier is a global leader in aviation, focused on designing, manufacturing, and servicing the world's most exceptional business jets. Bombardier’s Challenger and Global aircraft families are renowned for their cutting-edge innovation, cabin design, performance, and reliability. Bombardier has a worldwide fleet of approximately 5,000 aircraft in service with a wide variety of multinational corporations, charter…

FieldValue
IndustryAviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
Company size10,001+ employees
HeadquartersDorval, Québec
Organization typePublic Company
SpecialtiesTransportationEngineeringAerospaceAviationand luxury
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Job description

When applicable, Bombardier promotes flexible and hybrid work policies.


Why join us?

At Bombardier, we design, build and maintain the world’s peak-performing aircraft for the world’s most discerning people and businesses, governments and militaries. We have been successful in setting the highest standards by putting our people at the heart of it all, and defining excellence, together.

Working at Bombardier means operating at the highest level. Every day, you are part of a team that delivers superior experiences and products, pushing the boundaries of what's possible in our industry and beyond. By prioritizing employee growth and development, we empower everyone to reach their full potential on their own terms, because the best work happens when you are free to be yourself and share your unique expertise.


Bombardier’s Benefits Program

With our employees’ well-being top of mind, we offer a comprehensive and competitive Benefits Program, which includes the following:

  • Insurance plans (Dental, medical, life insurance, disability, and more)
  • Competitive base salary
  • Retirement savings plan
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Tele Health Program

What are your contributions to the team?

As a Leader, Woodshop Operations for the Global 6500 at Bombardier, reporting to the Director of Operations, you are responsible for managing unionized employees. Your role requires you to act as a coach and communicator.

  • Establish and monitor the achievement of production objectives by planning, organizing, motivating, and coordinating the activities of a team assigned to the cutting room, assembly, and/or final integration.
  • Manage your team’s budgets, ensure product quality and employee productivity (20 to 30 employees).
  • Identify, document, and standardize key processes that lead to achieving objectives, and share best practices across the organization.
  • Ensure continuous improvement, particularly through the use of problem-solving processes.
  • Demonstrate leadership in alignment with Bombardier Aviation’s vision and values.
  • Coach your team to develop talent within the organization.

How to thrive in this role?

  • You have strong management skills and ideally possess extensive experience in the aerospace industry.
  • You have a college-level education or equivalent experience.
  • Your values and vision align with the company’s philosophy.
  • You are proficient in both French and English.
  • You are capable of working under tight deadlines.
  • You have at least five (5) years of experience.

Now that you can see yourself in this role, apply and join the Bombardier Team!

Please note: You don’t need all the skills, knowledge, and experience listed to apply for this position. We’re not looking for the perfect candidate, we’re looking for great talent and passionate individuals.

Bombardier is an equal opportunity employer and encourages persons of any race, religion, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, immigration status, disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics to apply.

Job Leader, Operations (Woodshop)

Primary Location Completion Center

Organization Aerospace Canada

Shift

Employee Status Regular

Requisition 16412 Leader, Operations (Woodshop)

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