Production Supervisor

Building the space between proven and possible, MDA Space is a trusted mission partner to the global space industry. A robotics, satellite systems and geointelligence pioneer with a 55-year+ story of world firsts and more than 450 missions, MDA Space is a global leader in communications satellites, Earth and space observation, and space exploration and infrastructure.

The global MDA Space team of more than 4,000 space experts has the knowledge and know-how to turn an audacious customer vision into an achievable mission – bringing to bear a one-of-a-kind mix of experience, engineering excellence and wide-eyed wonder that’s been in our DNA since day one.

Are you ready to launch the next stage of your career in the new space economy? We would love to hear from you!

We’re on the hunt for a Production Supervisor on our Satellite systems team at our Montreal office.

Role

The Production Supervisor is responsible for the optimal conduct of production activities and for coaching the work team to ensure that products are manufactured according to standards, technical specifications and quality requirements.

Leadership and People Management

• Leads various teams related to operations logistics and production.
• Reviews program requirements, assessment of constraints and resolution of operational conflicts.
• Actively works to improve work methods and processes related to production.
• Advises program and line managers on conflicting resource demands.
• Assigns production staff according to the established production schedule.
• Coaches, trains and actively participates in the development of the skills of the staff under supervision.
• Monitors and expedites resource, material and operational availability within our quality standards.
• Communicates relevant information appropriately and works to develop the autonomy and efficiency of the team.
• Performs supervisory duties of operations within the context of his/her specified areas and with knowledge of the company's collective agreements.
• Provides guidance and support to the entire production team in regards to their duties, programs and production management.
• Communicates with program planning and control staff to manage internal operations and mitigate risk.
• Interfaces and communicates with program and line managers on a variety of incoming material, production and/or other issues.
• May act as back-up to the Production Manager in case of absence or delegation.
• Interfaces and communicates with line managers as required on critical failures and recovery plans and may participate in senior management strategic resource initiatives in specified areas.
• Trains and coaches employees in the specified area of expertise and participates in the evaluation of their performance by assessing their performance and recommending areas for development.
• Conducts interviews with potential new employees and recommends candidates to the Production Manager.

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor's degree in Operations/Production Management, mechanical engineering, administration or related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant management/supervision/control experience (quality, cost, schedule sensitive).
• Knowledge of electronic and mechanical technologies involved in space hardware production is an asset.
• Excellent understanding of planning tools and ERP logic. Knowledge of planning, purchasing, finance, and ERP system modules and understanding of how these modules interrelate.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Advanced interpersonal communication skills.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes is an asset.
• Experience in a unionized environment.
• Bilingual French English (Contact with customers outside Quebec and head office managers in Ontario).

Special Considerations

Successful candidates must obtain and hold security clearance at the SECRET status level II, and pass security assessment for the Controlled Goods Program (CGP).

We’re a dream team of purpose-driven, collaborative and passionate people, and we are constantly looking for others to join #TeamMDA to ignite new and innovative approaches to problem-solving that push us forward to improve life on and above Earth. If you’re excited to expand our place in space and driven to inspire the next generation, we’ll take you there.

MDA welcomes all who yearn to suit up and be part of it. An equal opportunity employer prizing diversity, integrity and collaboration, we are committed to growing MDA’s and Canada’s leadership in this next golden age.

MDA provides competitive compensation and benefits packages for its employees at all locations. As a team member of MDA, you and your qualified dependents are eligible to participate in a benefit plan that ensures a comprehensive level of protection through competitive health care including; extended healthcare and flexible drug plans, dental and vision benefits, disability income protection, life insurance, group retirement savings plans; and an employee and family assistance program.

MDA is proud to provide accommodation(s) during the recruitment process. Should you require any accommodations, please indicate this on your application/cover letter and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.