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Manufacturing Supervisor

Kelowna, BC

Work Locally for a Global Aerospace Leader

Our client is opening a Kelowna-based manufacturing office. As such, we are seeking talented technologists, and assemblers to drive their manufacturing and production processes to help address their market demand. If you are interested in joining a rapidly growing aerospace firm while living the Okanagan lifestyle in beautiful Kelowna, BC, we encourage you to apply.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Director, Production Operations, the Manufacturing Supervisor will be responsible for the overall operation of the Approved Manufacturing Organization within Manufacturing and Maintenance. While also working closely with the Maintenance Supervisor with shared resources and inventory, as well as complimenting each other’s responsibilities.

This position is located in-office in Kelowna. Frequent travel to Victoria is required up to March 2024 for training purposes.

Essential duties and responsibilities

• Ensuring employees have proper training and tools to support their tasks
• Monitoring and maintaining set quality KPIs
• Processing Sales Order approvals and shipment scheduling as per the agreed to shipment date
• Ensuring the Canadian Aviation Regulations are followed
• Keeping up to date with latest practices and regulations
• Existing product engineering change reviews and approvals
• Providing Customer support as required
• Working closely with all internal stakeholders to support shipment of the highest quality product in the most efficient time
• Oversight and interface with contract manufacturers for outsourced products
• Ensuring customer expectations for quality and delivery are met
• Maintaining production equipment through preventive maintenance and calibration schedules
• Employee supervision, guidance and mentoring including performance reviews, annual goals, holiday and time sheet approvals
• Product inventory control and purchase approvals
• Quoting sales deliveries for existing products
• Ensuring company's Quality Management procedures are followed diligently
• Ensuring Product Builds are set up for proper part tracking, traveler tracking, and inventory deductions as required

Job requirements

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Ability to achieve objectives within appropriate timescales;
• Problem solving and troubleshooting skills
• Proficient in MS Office;
• Excellent computer skills;
• Self-starter with a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Strong aptitude for learning new information technologies;
• Highly organized with attention to detail;

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience with satellite communications
• Familiarity with the Iridium network an asset
• Knowledge of the Canadian Aviation Regulations
• Knowledge of Aviation quality standards, such as AS9100;
• Experience with IPC-610, J-STD-001, IPC/WHMA-620 or similar standards
• 5 years’ experience in a Manufacturing role
• Electronic Technologist or Technician diploma or equivalent advanced education
• Management or supervision experience would be a strong asset;

WHY JOIN?

• Performance-based bonus program with annual salary reviews
• Supportive of work life balance with days off outside of vacation entitlement
• Team and company social activities and gatherings
• Extended medical, dental, and vision health care plans
• Work in a newly renovated manufacturing space
• Job training to rapidly onboard you into the aerospace sector