Job Description:

WE’RE LOOKING FOR A SUPERVISOR, METALLIC MANUFACTURING 

POSITION LOCATION: FORT ERIE

The Supervisor, Metallic Manufacturing reports directly to the Director of Manufacturing and is responsible for overseeing the daily activities of the Metallic Manufacturing Department, while ensuring the delivery of on cost, on quality and on time parts to internal and external stakeholders.  The Supervisor is also responsible to continually develop employees and ensure a safe and healthy work environment.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Production

• Responsible for the safety of all employees, product, processes and working environment within Metallic Manufacturing.

• Identification and remediation of safety hazards or unsafe practices.

• Supervise and coordinate all Metallic Manufacturing production activities to achieve TCOs and KPIs

  • On time delivery

  • On time quality / quality escapes

  • Right First Time

  • Production hourly rate

  • Non-productive time bookings (indirect hours)

  • Program hours (budget vs actual)

  • Premium freight

• Liaise with supporting departments to ensure smooth production flow and escalate roadblocks to meet customer deadlines and company KPIs

• Adherence to production schedule and requirements through monitoring and allocating resources (labour and equipment) appropriately.

• Identify risks and opportunities to develop mitigation plans for risks and actions plans for opportunities 

• Ensure regular reporting of metrics to Management

• Ensure all Metallic Manufacturing employees are trained, and cross trained,  for success and training methodology is documented addressing recognized needs and deficiencies

• Assist HR with recruitment of employees as required

• Maintain a tour ready production environment at all times (5S Practices / FOD Awareness)

• Supports new business development opportunities

Team Management 

• Lead and mentor production technicians for alignment with Airbus values & behaviours

• Develop and advance relationships with key stakeholders within AHCA to ensure clarity, consistency and continuity when dealing with business or personnel issues.

• Uphold the Airbus Values and Vision and promote a speak up culture

• Work to develop a culture within manufacturing that promotes communication, trust, empowerment, innovation, continuous improvement and problem solving

• Support with management of the budget and other financial measures of the Manufacturing department

• Complete annual training, goal setting, performance management and development talks for all team members .

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education

• A post secondary degree in an engineering technology or business management program field or equivalent industry experience

Experience

• 5 years working experience and knowledge in the area of metallic manufacturing, machining or a similar environment

• 3 years direct supervisory experience, preferably in manufacturing

• Experience in the aerospace industry preferred with AS9100 and NADCAP

Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities

• Strong understanding of production scheduling, workflow management and operational efficiency

• Demonstrated capability and knowledge in the processes, equipment (setup, operation and maintenance) and limitations of each used in metallic manufacturing, namely:

  • CNC Mills, NC Mills, lathes, manual machining, router table

  • NC brake, manual brake, stretcher, former

  • General process grinding, polishing, sander, shear

  • Assembly, riveting, drilling, reaming, etc.

• Knowledge of C / COV and B / BOV machining processes and dynamic component repair procedures

• Demonstrated knowledge in the heat treatment process, specifically AMS2750 and the processes surrounding TUS and SAT. 

• Knowledge of the processing requirements/mechanical properties of different types and tempers of materials

• Familiarity with the design, construction and use of dies,  jigs and fixtures for assembly, fabrication and machining to produce finished products

• Reading and understanding of engineering drawings to determine process sequences and equipment required

• Ability to read and write g-code using CAM software and at the machine controller

• Mathematical ability

• Metrology and tolerancing

Technical Systems Proficiency

•  SAP Extended user (inventory management, time booking adjustments, labor reports and queries) 

• Proficiency with Google Suite

• EngraveLab 7 familiarity

• AXYZ Toolpath

• Mastercam 

• ISO G-code 

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

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