BWXT Canada Ltd. (BWXT Canada) has over 60 years of expertise and experience in the design, manufacturing, commissioning and service of nuclear power generation equipment. This includes steam generators, nuclear fuel and fuel components, critical plant components, parts and related plant services. BWXT Canada’s subsidiary, BWXT Medical Ltd. (BWXT Medical) provides its customers, who conduct life-saving medical procedures for patients around the world, the benefit of decades of experience in the development, manufacturing, packaging and delivery of medical isotopes and radiopharmaceuticals. Headquartered in Cambridge, Ontario, BWXT in Canada has approximately 1,800 employees at locations in Peterborough, Toronto, Arnprior, Brampton, Port Elgin, Owen Sound, Kanata and Oakville, Ontario and Vancouver, British Columbia. BWXT Canada is a subsidiary of BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT). Follow us on Twitter @BWXT and learn more atwww.bwxt.com.

We are looking for a Shop Supervisor for our Cambridge, Ontario location.

JOB SUMMARY

The Shop Supervisor will lead and supervise the day-to-day activities of the shop personnel and ensure that all the company objectives are met in regards to safety, quality, productivity and cost.  This position reports to the Focus Shop Manager.  Shop personnel report directly to this position.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Safety Compliance

• Hold safety meetings, perform monthly safety audits and issue work orders to maintenance for any malfunctioning or unsafe machinery.
• Hold toolbox talks at the beginning of each shift to heighten awareness of safety during the work day.
• Perform accident investigations with JHSC and EHS as required, ensure personal protective equipment is in place as well as train employees on the use of personal protective equipment.
• Conduct safe observations through the Dupont Safety Observation Program.

Schedule Achievement

• Know and try to achieve on time delivery.
• Work with Schedulers to achieve daily targets.
• Order any special tools required and work with design/manufacturing engineers to design fixtures and to resolve any deficiencies with components.
• Perform temporary transfers of employees.
• Ensure schedules are communicated to shop personnel and best efforts are conveyed to achieve schedule commitments through ToolBox Talks, Pre-Job Briefings and individual interface(s).

Manage Shop Personnel

• Manage shop personnel according to collective agreement and maintain a professional relationship with employees.
• Manage attendance, time, and vacation of shop personnel and able to perform manual computer inputting to verify employee statuses.
• Provide coaching and issue discipline, as needed.

Cost Objectives

• Monitor production levels at the individual machines.
• Ability to provide computer manual labour inputs with accuracy and recognition of balancing shop needs.
• Develop and initiate cost improvement activities, regularly reviewing productivity reports and discussing the required expectations with employees.

Training

• Ensure all employees are trained in BWXT’s procedures and support quality objectives and safety objectives.

QUALIFICATIONS

• College Diploma (Technical, Welding Technician, Fitter, Fabricator, etc.) or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5 to 10 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel. Experience with SAP is an asset.

BWXT Canada is committed to fostering an accessible, fair, and inclusive environment where all employees are able to access goods and services while being respected and supported. If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please advise us as soon as possible so appropriate arrangements can be made. If you require information in a format that is accessible to you, please contact Human Resources.

The base salary range for this position in Ontario at the start of employment is expected to be between $78,000 and $121,000 per year. However, the base salary offered is based on local job market factors and may vary further depending on factors specific to the selected job candidate, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to these considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, such as an annual cash incentive in addition to a full range of medical, retirement, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided at such time the selected job candidate receives an offer of employment.
 

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