Curtiss-Wright Corporation

Supervisor, Operations

Curtiss-Wright Corporation • $75K — $100K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 5 years of supervisory experience in production environments.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • Experience with computerized ERP systems.
  • Ability to read technical drawings and understand manufacturing processes.
  • Familiarity with ISO 9001 quality systems.
  • Competent supervisor as defined by the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act.

Responsibilities

  • Liaise with support functions for production planning and resource allocation.
  • Direct and motivate employees to foster good relations and productivity.
  • Conduct safety meetings and ensure compliance with OSHA standards.
  • Promote staff development and performance coaching.
  • Utilize LEAN manufacturing techniques to enhance productivity and quality.
  • Recommend improvements to methods and equipment, including maintenance programs.
  • Monitor attendance and manage overtime for direct reports.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for staff development and performance coaching.
  • Engagement in continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Involvement in safety and compliance training programs.
Full Job Description
Operations Supervisor

As an Operations Supervisor you will be supervising a group of production personnel in the manufacturing of custom products made to customer and engineering specifications, quality requirements, within cost/budget restraints and on schedule. Ensures continuous efficient production in desired quantity and quality. Assures that there are adequate materials, supplies, tools and equipment. Monitors work in process to ensure efficient flow. Assists in determining labour and skills needed so those schedules are maintained.

Location: Mississauga, ON

Salary: $75,000 to $100,000

Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in Ontario. Criteria such as the candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer.

Your Challenge:
  • Liaise and coordinate with appropriate support functions concerning production planning and resource/skill allocation to ensure delivery of products to schedule, cost and within all relevant quality specifications.
  • Direct and listen to employees in a manner that will promote good employee relations and produce a well-motivated and productive workforce.
  • Conduct regular communication and safety meetings within departments ensuring activities are carried out in a safe and orderly manner. Thorough knowledge and understanding of OSHA.
  • Promote staff development, complete performance coaching
  • Through utilization of LEAN manufacturing techniques, strive to exceed the company targets in productivity, efficiency and quality on a continuous basis.
  • Demonstrated experience in process improvements/projects and a passion for disciplined/practical problem solving skills.
  • Recommend improvements to methods, equipment, fixtures, test rigs, tooling, including developing preventative maintenance program/procedures and challenging allotted time standards when necessary.
  • Deal with personnel issues including interaction with the Union in line with Company Policies and Agreements.
  • Ensure plant activities are carried out in a safe, orderly manner.
  • Provide input to the Manager for the preparation of departmental budgets.
  • Must have ability to work within the confines of the existing Collective Agreement.
  • Monitor all hours worked, track attendance and balance overtime of direct reports.
  • Ensure all trade qualifications are up-to-date and records maintained.
  • Ensure all direct reports work according to the Quality Management System (TMS).
  • Must be able to work overtime and occasional Saturdays.
  • Take every reasonable precaution to protect the health and safety of direct reports including the establishment of safe work procedures including:
  • Education of staff and the orientation of new workers.
  • Appointment of competent supervision.
  • Performance of frequent workplace inspections.
  • Immediate reporting of accidents and incidents and participation in their investigations.
  • Initiation of action required to correct substandard conditions


What You Bring:
  • Computer skills using Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • Written and oral communication skills mandatory.
  • Understanding and experienced with computerized ERP systems.
  • Ability to read drawings and understanding of manufacturing processes.
  • Minimum 5 years related supervisory experience in production environments.
  • Ensure that quality and workmanship are up to the levels specified by the design and/or customer requirements.
  • Experience working within quality system as prescribe by ISO 9001.
  • Competent supervisor as defined by the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act. Provides frontline supervision to production employees engaged in electronic, mechanical, or other manufacturing activities. Ensures work is completed safely and efficiently in accordance with engineering specifications, quality requirements, cost expectations, and production schedules.


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About Curtiss-Wright Corporation

Curtiss-Wright Corporation is a diversified, multinational provider of highly engineered, technologically advanced products and services. The company operates through three segments: Commercial/Industrial, Defense, and Power. The Commercial/Industrial segment provides products and services primarily to the commercial aerospace, general industrial, and naval defense markets. The Defense segment provides products and services to the defense markets of the United States, Canada, and other countries. The Power segment provides products and services to the power generation markets, including conventional and renewable energy sources. Curtiss-Wright Corporation was founded in 1929 and is headquartered in Davidson, North Carolina.
Learn more about Curtiss-Wright Corporation
Size
7,800 employees
Market Cap
$6.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$201.3 million
Founded
1929
5 Year Trend
+3.5%
Revenue
$2.3 billion
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