Assembly Shop Team Leader

Reporting to the Assembly Director, the successful candidate will be responsible for all aspects involved with managing the Assembly Department.
• Responsible to produce a quality product on time and at cost.
• Improve efficiencies and maintain continuous improvement initiatives -reduce overall assembly costs by driving Standardized Work and improving Assembly Line concepts.
• Improve cost of quality by reducing NCR's, Scrap, Rework and Quality Escapes (internal and external)
• Develop teamwork and improve motivation overseeing both Assembly and Assembly Support Staff (Assy Planning and Stores) personnel.
• Utilize and maintain daily SQCDP Team Meetings.
• Ensure all personnel receive appropriate and effective training
• Participate in the development of and adherence to budgets - operating costs, capital etc.
• Schedule and forecast work (in conjunction with the Assembly Program Planner) through the department ensuring sufficient capacity in equipment and personnel
• Liaise with internal customers/suppliers i.e. shared services: Finance, Human Resources, and Quality etc.
• Maintain compliance to Company Rules, Procedures and Collective Agreement and Employment Standards Act.
• Co-ordination of Assembly and Test activities with PPM's.
• Ensuring a high standard of Shop Organization, FOD Control, Housekeeping / 5S and Safety
• Resolution of technical issues in conjunction with Quality and Engineering

• A University degree or College diploma in Business Administration, Operations or Engineering with a minimum of five (5) years in an Assembly environment.
• Excellent organization and communication skills, must be Results Driven.
• Familiarity with aerospace components, hydraulics, aerospace electronics, manufacturing processes and quality control.
• Must possess problem solving skills and have the ability to be proactive and innovative in approach.
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office, SAP, ShopVue and detailed understanding of shop floor control systems.
• Familiarity with managing/supervising in a unionized environment would be an asset
• Knowledge of ERP systems and shop floor control techniques
• Understanding of and experience working with Aerospace Quality standards
• Potential requirement to conduct shift work and support requirements outside normal working hours

Feeling hesitant because you don't meet all of the job requirements? Don't be! Safran Landing Systems (SafranLS) is committed to creating an inclusive, diverse and equitable team and encourages all applicants to apply. If you love a challenge and want to work in an exciting, high-tech environment, we want to hear from you.
We see diversity as a means to leverage creativity, collective performance and innovation. We welcome applications from individuals regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. SafranLS is committed to a positive, supportive, and inclusive environment with continual learning opportunities and a focus on well-being in the workplace.
SafranLS offers accommodations for people with disabilities in all parts of the hiring process and will work with applicants to meet accommodation needs that are made known to SafranLS in advance.
At SafranLS, a passion for Aerospace can mean a limitless career, land your next position with us!
While we thank all applicants, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.
The above statements reflect the general items considered necessary to describe principal functions of the position and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the position. Other duties may be assigned as per management instruction. All applicants must meet the following requirements:Minimum age of 18 years. Canadian Controlled Goods Regulations (CGR), U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Canadian government security clearances and applicable contractual obligations.Safran Landing Systems Canada Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. SafranLS TOR is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all parts of the hiring process as required under its Accessibility and Accommodation Policy.