Supervisor, Manufacturing (WATERDOWN)

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Manufacturing Supervisor

Reference# 39455

Waterdown, Ontario

About L3HARRIS WESCAM

As a subsidiary of L3Harris Technologies and within the Integrated Mission Systems Segment, the WESCAM division develops the most advanced optical sensor and targeting systems for global defense and military sectors, National Security, Search & Rescue and Airborne law enforcement agencies. From long-range covert surveillance missions to search and rescue operations, our MX-series systems, and the mission systems solutions they are a part of, produce stabilized high-magnification electro-optical and infrared images from airborne, marine and ground based platforms, enabling our customers to see first and act first.

About the Role

This person plays a key role as a front-line Supervisor with a strong focus on leadership and accountability, overseeing an area of our process staffed with skilled Technicians. Their primary duties involve directing the development and implementation of activities to meet delivery, quality, and cost objectives. Prioritizes schedules based on product introduction, resource availability, and materials supply. Controls and influences, and is accountable for direct and indirect labour. Develops schedules and resource requirements for assigned areas. Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function.

Primary Responsibilities 

• Manage and lead the cell team(s) to provide Operational Excellence including;
  • Employee development, coaching and cross-training
  • Efficient communication across all shifts and functional teams
  • Prioritize workload and distribute labour across the broader operations team as required
• Directly responsible for guiding technical professionals and support staff to achieve product line goals
• Accountable for resource capacity planning and schedule attainment
• Drives closure to identified workmanship issues through root cause investigations
• Leads lean Manufacturing, Continuous improvement and Quality initiatives for area and control
• Define performance metrics and drive performance to meet goals
• Provide management team with status reports, including team metrics
• Develop strategic and tactical plans for continuous improvement in processes and systems
• Support and participate in Operational Excellence activities
• Develop strong working relationships with the Operations Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, Customer Service and Finance teams
• Accountable for ensuring staff complete the appropriate technical and compliance training
• Accountable for enforcing company policy and procedures and compliance programs including but not limited to EH&S, Quality and Business Ethics

Required Capabilities  

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong ability to understand and communicate complex technical issues to a non-technical audience
• Management and leadership skills with proven ability to inspire a team in a growing and changing environment
• Talented at developing solid working relationships with staff across all business units and collaborating with diverse personality types
• Proven track record for implementing positive change
• AS9100 knowledge and/or relevant Quality Management experience
• Lean Manufacturing knowledge and practice
• Proven track record implementing productivity improvements
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, ERP
• Familiarity with manufacturing systems and functionality

Desired Education and Experiences 

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience.
• In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of prior related experience.
• Experience in a high tech manufacturing, aerospace/defense environment