Production Supervisor-Operations

Job Summary

Reporting to the Operations Manager, this role is responsible for supervising a manufacturing production team, ensuring cost, schedule, and quality goals are realized for an assigned area/product line/work cell.

As a Production Supervisor your main responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):

• Oversee the day-to-day activities of an assigned manufacturing area.
• Ensure product/service quality through proper utilization of resources and adherence to applicable standards.
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's polices and applicable laws and regulations.
• Lead activities to resolve issues and problems, identifying root cause and effecting appropriate corrective action.
• Monitor and enable internal and external customer satisfaction.
• Generate, maintain, and update shop floor documentation, ensuring compliance with operating procedures, quality standards and safety guidelines.
• Drive continuous improvement through deployment of best practices, such as Lean Six Sigma
• Maintain and continuously improve areas, which impact on team member safety.
• Hire, manage career development, and assess performance of assigned team members.
• Attend applicable internal or external customer meetings.
• Participate on special project teams as required.
• Support new product introduction activities and training initiatives.
• Support, communicate, reinforce, and defend the mission, values, and culture of the organization.    

What you require to be successful in the role:

• Possession of a technology diploma in electronics or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of successful and progressive supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment
• Proficient technical expertise with demonstrated application
• Good time management skills and ability to prioritize challenging schedules
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Maintain positive working relationships with other team members
• Familiarity with Industrial Engineering concepts and 5S/6S techniques
• Knowledge and familiarity with standards (ISO, AS, etc.)
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills

Benefits of working with DRS:

• A motivating team-based environment where your achievements matter
• An opportunity to work on industry leading edge technology
• Flexible work hours and a compressed work week to promote a healthy work/life balance
• Industry leading wellness program including:
  • Health, dental, and vision coverage available on first day of hire at no cost to the employee with access to virtual healthcare
  • Access to Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Competitive compensation including:
  • Reimbursement for professional development initiatives and memberships plus access to free online learning resources
  • Registered Retirement Savings Plan with matching company contributions with access to complimentary financial planning
  • Maternity and Parental leave top-up
  • Vacation, personal days, sick leave, and additional company paid days off