Production Supervisor (Evening Shift)

About this Role

Manufacturing assembly, production team leadership, continuous improvement and high-precision manufacturing.

As a Production Supervisor, you will lead a manufacturing team responsible for building CAE's industry-leading flight simulators. You will oversee daily production activities, ensuring safety, quality, productivity and delivery objectives are achieved while supporting a collaborative and high-performing team environment.

We are looking for a hands-on leader who enjoys working on the production floor, solving problems and driving continuous improvement initiatives in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Description

Join a manufacturing team where your impact will be direct and visible. In this role, you will oversee day-to-day production activities while ensuring safety, quality, operational performance and employee development.

This position is ideal for a leader who can engage teams, improve processes and contribute to achieving production goals in a complex, technology-driven environment.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Supervise, coach and develop a team of production employees in a manufacturing environment

• Manage daily production activities to ensure safety, quality, productivity and delivery objectives are achieved

• Foster a positive, collaborative and accountable team culture

• Ensure compliance with health and safety, quality and manufacturing standards

• Monitor production schedules and proactively address issues that may impact project milestones and delivery timelines

• Coordinate workforce allocation, materials and resources to support production requirements

• Analyze operational performance and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality and productivity

• Lead continuous improvement and change management initiatives

• Establish, implement and maintain production procedures and operational standards

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support manufacturing objectives and customer commitments

• Manage employees in accordance with company policies and collective agreements

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Operations Management or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience leading teams in a manufacturing or production environment

• Experience managing production schedules, workforce planning and operational performance

• Experience driving continuous improvement initiatives in a manufacturing environment

• Experience working in a unionized environment

• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies

• Knowledge of manufacturing health and safety best practices

• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications

• Experience working in a complex, technology-driven or evolving manufacturing environment

• Strong communication skills in both French and English

English proficiency is required for this role as it involves regular interaction with colleagues, customers and partners located outside of Quebec.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading teams through organizational or operational change

• Demonstrated ability to engage employees and foster adoption during periods of change

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills

• Results-oriented mindset with a proactive approach

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

• Experience in aerospace, defence or other complex manufacturing industries

Benefits

• Group insurance

• Telemedicine services

• Employee Assistance Program

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Group RRSP

• Defined benefit pension plan

• Sabbatical leave

• Enhanced parental leave

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About CAE

At CAE, our mission is clear: to help make the world a safer place. For nearly 80 years, we’ve driven innovation in simulation, training, and mission readiness to support critical operations worldwide. By leveraging advanced technologies, we empower our customers to operate smarter, faster, and more sustainably. Join a purpose-driven organization where bold ideas are encouraged, collaboration drives progress, and your growth fuels our shared success.

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