Shop Supervisor

Magellan Aerospace is a global, integrated aerospace company that provides complex assemblies and systems solutions to aircraft and engine manufacturers, and defence and space agencies worldwide. At Magellan we have over 80 years of collective knowledge and experience in the aerospace industry, and believe one truth: People create value.

Employees are our greatest resource in working towards a successful future, and together we build professional relationships that thrive. We know that personal development is fundamental to the success of every individual and invest in our employees.

When you are part of Magellan, you are part of the team!

Position Summary

Magellan Aerospace, Winnipeg has an exciting career opportunity for a full-time Shop Supervisor at our Rockwood Propellant Plant. The Rockwood facility is located just 20 minutes North of Winnipeg, near Stony Mountain, MB.

Essential Responsibilities

• Supervise the manufacturing of parts to customer specification using specified methods and tooling.
• Coordinate the application of support functions within the assigned department/cell to ensure material plans are achieved.
• Optimize and track shop performance (efficiency and utilization) commensurate with above.
• Ensure adherence to company policy and labour agreement, including initial administration of local grievance and other personnel related activities associated with the departments being supervised.
• Responsible for recommending improvements to the overall operations of their respective department/cell.
• Agree and monitor performance of department/cell to budgets for attendance, consumable spending, clocking performance and overtime.
• Maintain the operating condition of all equipment within departmental jurisdiction and coordinate any repair/P.M. action with maintenance.
• Ensure conformance with all Health and Safety regulations.

Position Requirements

• Three (3) to five (5) years supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Health & Safety supervisor training.
• Post secondary education in a relevant field.
• Supervisory/managerial development training.
• Material and Manufacturing Resource Planning, including a working understanding of capacity resource planning applicable to workload.
• Understanding of the use of statistical tools, such as Statistical Process Control, Six Sigma, 5S, Lean Manufacturing techniques, including Corrective Actions in a team based environment.
• A working knowledge of ISO9000:2000 and/or AS9100 Quality systems.
• Fabrication and assembly of sheet metal components / machining / electronics manufacturing / composite manufacturing.
• Strong PC skills, and understanding of MRP.
• Ability to work shift work to align with operational requirements is required. This will include the ability to work midnight and/or evening shifts on a semi-permanent basis as scheduled.

Why Magellan? 

• Competitive salary
• Attractive benefit package
• Generous company pension plan
• Excellent career progression opportunities
• Employee assistance plan
• On-site parking

Magellan Aerospace is committed to an inclusive working environment and equal opportunities for all. We welcome all applications without regard to social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, national origin or religious belief, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state/province, or local law.

If you require an accommodation during the recruitment/interview process (including alternate formats of materials, or accessible meeting rooms or other accommodation), please let your Human Resources point of contact know and we will work with you, to the best of our ability to meet your needs.

Magellan Aerospace respects the privacy and confidentiality of personal information provided by candidates and shall not disclose to any external parties unless legislated.

Magellan may use an approved Artificial Intelligence (AI) note-taking tool to support the initial screening stage of its recruitment and selection process. All AI use is performed in accordance with Magellan’s privacy policies and applicable laws, including but not limited to equal employment opportunity laws. Personal information associated with any job application will not be shared with or retained by any third party. The AI note-taking tool does not in any way assess or evaluate a candidate in relation to the hiring process and is simply an administrative tool used by Magellan. Magellan retains the ultimate discretion to determine which applications proceeds through the initial screening process.  If the applicant has questions or concerns about Magellan Aerospace’s AI note-taking tool, or wishes to opt out of its use, the applicant should notify Magellan Aerospace directly at any time during the recruitment or screening process